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KP55 PKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,186 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 127,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,343 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,297 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 68,326 miles

brake wear warning lamp on

o/s rear brake back plate corroded/insecure

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 24 May 2013 68,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake wear warning lamp on

o/s rear brake back plate corroded/insecure

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 29 May 2012 54,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,577 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,557 miles

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

Slight condensation in nearside front headlamp unit

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 PKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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