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KM55 UHZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,541 mi
Last recorded144,541 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 UHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 144,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2017 118,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,108 miles

Both front tyres, tread depth low, approx 2mm.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,039 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs back plates heavily corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,933 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,271 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 59,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,494 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2009 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,287 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and close too wear bars

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 UHZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM55 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

KM55 UHZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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