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KE05 HLD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

241,680 mi
Last recorded241,680 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 HLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 241,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 241,679 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025 233,749 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Outer axle bushes worn

Rear sills corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2024 225,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 216,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 205,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 204,172 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 192,651 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 184,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 179,530 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 179,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 176,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 164,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 149,617 miles

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

play in o/s steering rack track rod. Borderline pass.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 132,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 115,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S rear door can not be opened.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Two segments of the high level brake light not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 115,183 miles

O/S rear door can not be opened.

Two segments of the high level brake light not working.

Pass 25 May 2011 98,515 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 98,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 83,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,365 miles

front brakes close to balance limit 24%

stone chip to (b) zone

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,287 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 HLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HLD, 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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KE05 HLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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