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KN05 VCV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 VCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,780 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions Test Abandoned, Outside Specified Limits On All Limits, Possibly Due To EML Fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Aims (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lamp Lens Cracked No Effect On Emitted Light

Nearside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear / Shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,925 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,167 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,970 miles

amber airbag light illuminated

Pass 26 May 2016 63,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 47,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,829 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 VCV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN05 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN05 VCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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