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KN05 VCE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,029 mi
Last recorded173,029 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 VCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,029 miles

Front tyre size 205/60/15 rear tyre size195/65/15

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 173,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Front tyre size 205/60/15 rear tyre size195/65/15

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 154,852 miles

engine managment light on

front tyre size205/60r15 rear tyre size195/65r15

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,747 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 141,542 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 120,200 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,618 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,099 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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KN05 VCE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN05 VCE, 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 KN05 VCE registered?

KN05 VCE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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