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KN55 VNA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VNA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 121,698 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,168 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 100,840 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 92,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,518 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 86,518 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,476 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,476 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,534 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,787 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 65,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,726 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,496 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,956 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 VNA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

KN55 VNA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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