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KE05 DZS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 DZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 65,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 14 Mar 2023 63,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,248 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,517 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,035 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 42,030 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,901 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,769 miles

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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KE05 DZS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KE05 DZS, 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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What year was KE05 DZS registered?

KE05 DZS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KE05 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 DZS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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