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KM55 EHF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,878 mi
Last recorded217,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 EHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 217,878 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres are getting low on tread

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2022 204,744 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 201,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 197,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 190,547 miles

Nearside handbrake performance slight low

Fail 9 Nov 2018 190,490 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside handbrake performance slight low

Offside Rear side light - 1/4 inop

Rear tyres - heavily worn - approx 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2017 181,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 181,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 162,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake discs worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 162,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at the bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken at the bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake discs worn

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 155,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,517 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 130,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,980 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,937 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 90,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,220 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,360 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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KM55 EHF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM55 EHF, 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 KM55 EHF registered?

KM55 EHF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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