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KN05 XFO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,097 mi
Last recorded178,097 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 178,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 146,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 113,661 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 113,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 70,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,034 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)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,901 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,812 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 XFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

KN05 XFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 XFO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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