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KM05 HTU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

330,542 mi
Last recorded330,542 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 HTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 330,542 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension corroded

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 7 Nov 2022 327,612 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 320,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 312,280 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 305,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 300,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 285,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 270,171 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 256,170 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 241,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 226,560 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 207,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 194,894 miles

Engine check lamp on.

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 188,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 176,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 157,986 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 157,863 miles

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 130,379 miles

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

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

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

The spare tyre pressure is low

There is a coolant pipe which has almost rubbed through from the bottom of coolant bottle

Fail 3 May 2013 130,379 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

The spare tyre pressure is low

There is a coolant pipe which has almost rubbed through from the bottom of coolant bottle

Pass 11 May 2012 110,635 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 97,478 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 82,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,947 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,220 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 HTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HTU, 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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KM05 HTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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