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KN05 XKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,234 mi
Last recorded178,234 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 178,234 miles

slight deterioration in rear subframe

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)

both sides front shock absorbers have slightly weakened function.

slight deterioration in all brake discs backing plates

slight deterioration in all brake discs.

various small stone chip marks in windscreen,

Pass 27 Mar 2017 173,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and both sides rear hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer boots. (2.5.C.1a)

deterioration in offside front and nearside rear brake disc backing plates.

slight deterioration in offside rear tyre.

slight wear and deterioration in front brake discs.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 173,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and both sides rear hoses. (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer boots. (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deterioration in offside front and nearside rear brake disc backing plates.

slight deterioration in offside rear tyre.

slight wear and deterioration in front brake discs.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 168,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 168,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front and rear tyres have slight deterioration but not exposing ply cords/structural material.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 154,841 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 154,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 124,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 101,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 57,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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