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KN55 HPJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,820 mi
Last recorded81,820 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,820 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front door handle sticky

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bump stops detriated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,673 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,928 miles

rear brakes show signs of overheating

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,935 miles

rear brakes show signs of over heating

Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brakes show signs of over heating

Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,383 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,070 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,405 miles

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

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 HPJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

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

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