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KN05 XLA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,298 mi
Last recorded181,298 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 181,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 181,297 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 164,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake hose deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2013 150,123 miles

handbrake cable notchy in operation

nearside front flexible brake hose perished

offside front flexible brake hose perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 150,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

handbrake cable notchy in operation

nearside front flexible brake hose perished

offside front flexible brake hose perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 134,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 119,453 miles

front lower arm suspen sion bushes deteriorating both sides [rear bushes]

Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower arm suspen sion bushes deteriorating both sides [rear bushes]

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,162 miles

front suspension arms rear lower bushes soft

Fail 15 Nov 2010 103,162 miles

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 Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front suspension arms rear lower bushes soft

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,134 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 75,942 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,683 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)

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 XLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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