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KN55 HKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,362 mi
Last recorded87,362 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,061 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 72,829 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside cill slightley dammaged

Pass 5 Apr 2014 47,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,767 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,582 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 35,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 30,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2010 30,729 miles

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

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,704 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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KN55 HKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN55 HKU, 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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KN55 HKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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