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KN55 HLA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,101 mi
Last recorded135,101 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 135,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody has corrosion

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 107,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,480 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,763 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,526 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,890 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)

both rear tyers have minor perishing.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,357 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)

both rear tyers have minor perishing.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,220 miles

nsr light lense cracked on reflector

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,047 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracked on tyre surface but are ok

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,977 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 HLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN55 HLA, 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 KN55 HLA registered?

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

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