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KN55 HRF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,908 mi
Last recorded112,908 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,908 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 112,907 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,113 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,942 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))

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

Nearside Front 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 tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,216 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,267 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 73,266 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,484 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,874 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,180 miles

Advise front brake discs are replaced soon

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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 HRF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

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

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