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KN55 HMJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,379 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,826 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 111,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,737 miles

splits in sidewalls of both rear tyres,n/s one cracked on inside edge

Fail 15 Sep 2022 104,737 miles

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

splits in sidewalls of both rear tyres,n/s one cracked on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2021 100,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,381 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 97,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,097 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,073 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,648 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 39,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,923 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,137 miles

Not all the bulbs working in the high mounted stop lamp.

n/s/f washer jet spraying just enough water on screen.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Not all the bulbs working in the high mounted stop lamp.

n/s/f washer jet spraying just enough water on screen.

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 HMJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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