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KO55 KRO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO55 KRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,580 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 113,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,207 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 109,207 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 102,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 101,356 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 101,338 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washer jet just aims windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,090 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate is heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,602 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem damaged. Likely to fail. (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate is heavily corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,392 miles

Nearside Front slight misting shock absorber

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,138 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,319 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,786 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,358 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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KO55 KRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KO55 KRO, 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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KO55 KRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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