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KN05 VGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,018 mi
Last recorded97,018 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,101 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s and n/s outer c.v gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,280 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides, outer boots, inner fixings (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides, outer boots, inner fixings (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,674 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 65,096 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 62,440 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,975 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,511 miles

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 10 Jun 2008 25,553 miles

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

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 VGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

KN05 VGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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