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KM05 XWV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

257,524 mi
Last recorded257,524 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 257,524 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 257,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort lever /cable (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 247,075 miles

Engine Covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 233,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 217,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 196,074 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 196,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 179,963 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 179,967 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 162,731 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 162,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 146,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 125,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 125,109 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 101,642 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 101,642 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

KM05 XWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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