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KN55 HLE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,149 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 37,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 36,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,089 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 13,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,321 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,400 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 HLE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

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

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