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KP55 OZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,238 mi
Last recorded208,238 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 OZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 208,238 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 208,235 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both nns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 208,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted backing plate could cause dammage to hydraulic system (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower brake light not working

Offside Outer sill signs of surface corrosion

rear subframe signs of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 204,222 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 204,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 200,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 195,733 miles

all discs worn and pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 188,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 179,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 170,841 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Oct 2013 157,352 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge ,,, front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

Fail 29 Oct 2013 157,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge ,,, front wishbone rear bushes starting to crack

Pass 9 Nov 2012 137,043 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges to 0mm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 119,287 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,263 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,168 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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KP55 OZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KP55 OZD, 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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KP55 OZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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