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KM05 HVA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

220,103 mi
Last recorded220,103 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 HVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 220,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 210,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 195,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 180,963 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 180,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured anti roll bar link broken and the bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear both rear wheel slight grabbing

Pass 10 Sep 2022 165,426 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 165,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL NEED WELDING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,770 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 149,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,998 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only pulling half as much 108kgf

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges + cracking in between tread

both reg[plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2020 139,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake only pulling half as much 108kgf

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges + cracking in between tread

both reg[plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,044 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

both reg plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2019 131,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

both reg plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2018 121,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions undetected

Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions undetected

Pass 22 Sep 2017 112,311 miles

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Front Anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front Anti roll bar dust cover starting to split

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Sill section corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

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

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 112,311 miles

All rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Front Anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front Anti roll bar dust cover starting to split

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Sill section corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

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

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,283 miles

covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,975 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,975 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,559 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,797 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,084 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,506 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 HVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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