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KE55 DVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,719 mi
Last recorded172,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 DVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 172,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 142,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 124,266 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 124,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE MISSING

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test forward facing camera removed ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper position lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front body has damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp pale in color (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake disc heat shields heavily corroded

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 118,185 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test forward facing camera removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner shoulder & has various deep cuts

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper position lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner shoulder

Offside Front body has damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured lamp pale in color (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake disc heat shields heavily corroded

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing adrift/not affecting performance (2.7.2a)

Offside Front sill damaged/not showing any sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing plastic casing adrift/not affecting performance (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front sill damaged/not showing any sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,858 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate badly corroded and breaking up

Fail 6 Jul 2015 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate badly corroded and breaking up

Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,765 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sides rear back plates corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,493 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 76,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,202 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and almost on wear bars

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

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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KE55 DVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KE55 DVZ, 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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KE55 DVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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