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KM05 HYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,056 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 120,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,994 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,028 miles

both front and rear tyre tread low on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2014 94,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front and rear tyre tread low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,740 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2012 67,908 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,482 miles

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

both tront tyres low tread on inner edges

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 45,609 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

advise front brake discs worn advise engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,151 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 32,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise front brake discs worn advise rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,461 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 HYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

KM05 HYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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