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KN05 OMS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,283 mi
Last recorded137,283 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,283 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear hub back plate missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 137,203 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub back plate missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 127,608 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various minor chips in screen

Fail 5 Feb 2020 127,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Back plate scraping when wheel rotated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various minor chips in screen

Pass 13 Feb 2019 114,970 miles

O/S side indicator dim

Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,931 miles

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

Handbrake long

O/S side indicator dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 1.6mm and bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,438 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 102,438 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,932 miles

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 84,171 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

wipers noisy on screen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 84,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

wipers noisy on screen

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,746 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both wipers smearing slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,864 miles

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,746 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front outer c.v boots have a slight leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,790 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,086 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 28,680 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre getting low

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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KN05 OMS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KN05 OMS, 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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KN05 OMS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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