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KP05 APF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

193,807 mi
Last recorded193,807 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 APF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 193,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 190,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 190,148 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 183,406 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 171,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 171,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 157,753 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front and off side rear brake disc backing plate missing

brake repair wet no leaks found time retest

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2017 157,753 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front and off side rear brake disc backing plate missing

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 141,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

both rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are detached but operation not affected

engine covers and under body trays fitted

outer sills have signes of slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2016 141,387 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers are detached but operation not affected

engine covers and under body trays fitted

outer sills have signes of slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2015 124,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2015 124,100 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,017 miles

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front outer c/v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside and nearside front tyres are wearing close to legal limits

Offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Offside and nearside rear shockabsorber upper dirt covers insecure and bump stops deteriorated

Rear brakes slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 109,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coil springs slightly corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front outer c/v gaitor slightly deteriorated

Offside and nearside front tyres are wearing close to legal limits

Offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Offside and nearside rear shockabsorber upper dirt covers insecure and bump stops deteriorated

Rear brakes slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 96,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air-bag light on

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air-bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,652 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,564 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,648 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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KP05 APF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KP05 APF, 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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KP05 APF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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