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KN05 XKO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,348 mi
Last recorded177,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 177,348 miles

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

smell of fuel from engine area

Fail 27 Jul 2021 177,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to metal to metal contact between brake pad and brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 19 Aug 2020 172,378 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 169,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 165,879 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil on minimum

smell of fuel from engine area

Fail 18 May 2018 165,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

oil on minimum

smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 22 May 2017 156,660 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

smell of fuel from engine area

Fail 22 May 2017 156,660 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 23 May 2016 144,367 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 132,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,827 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 111,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 29 Aug 2012 93,166 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,550 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,938 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 10 Sep 2009 45,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,075 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 XKO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

KN05 XKO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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