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K6 TAX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,687 mi
Last recorded99,687 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 TAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,687 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Test abandoned (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and floor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,090 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 73,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,217 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,217 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Towards inner edge (Non step tread tyre) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 38,032 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 22,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 22,458 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 22,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top / bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 21,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rate of increase 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish/crack

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish/crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 20,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,677 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 15,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,145 miles

front of bonnet has slight damage.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 11,145 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front of bonnet has slight damage.

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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K6 TAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K6 TAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K6 TAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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