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KN05 VFL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 VFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 106,399 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 106,399 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 99,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 90,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 90,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,011 miles

eml light on

Fail 22 May 2017 80,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 24 May 2016 71,925 miles

Engine management light is on dash

Fail 24 May 2016 71,925 miles

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

Engine management light is on dash

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,138 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,563 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre side wall kerb damaged

Pass 16 May 2012 44,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,271 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,631 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 VFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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