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KN55 HLK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,807 mi
Last recorded93,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,022 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,021 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,973 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,839 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 59,383 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed bracket missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 47,591 miles

Nearside Front sidewall perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2019 47,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Front sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front and both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,320 miles

Nearside Front Slight tyre sidewall damage.

Nearside Rear Slight tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,058 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,515 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,407 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,231 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,192 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,090 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 HLK 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 90.5%.

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

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