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KM05 HRW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,684 mi
Last recorded186,684 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 HRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 186,684 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 186,634 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 170,247 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 157,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush towards rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 157,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush towards rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 154,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 145,667 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,450 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,468 miles

bothside rear tyre read wear

exhaust smoke emissions close to limit

Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 40,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,306 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 33,306 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 26,197 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 HRW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KM05 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

KM05 HRW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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