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KM05 HOJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,036 mi
Last recorded214,036 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 HOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 214,036 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 214,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2012 166,881 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 166,878 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 153,286 miles

Air bag light

Pass 9 Sep 2010 140,144 miles

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

air bag warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 128,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,001 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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KM05 HOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM05 HOJ, 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 KM05 HOJ registered?

KM05 HOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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