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KN05 XEJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,978 mi
Last recorded129,978 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 129,978 miles

Oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 26 May 2018 120,622 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside front inner sill section jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear and offside rear outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 109,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,391 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2015 89,263 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Fail 15 May 2015 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 9 May 2014 80,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,244 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Fail 28 May 2013 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 28 May 2012 64,559 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 64,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,112 miles

engine oil low

Fail 25 May 2011 57,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 21 May 2010 50,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 40,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,777 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 XEJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

KN05 XEJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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