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KR05 CHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,357 mi
Last recorded173,357 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 CHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 173,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 165,220 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking to limit at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2017 165,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light illuminated

n/s/f shock absorber leaking to limit at time of test

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres devoid of tread on inner edges to the limit at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2016 152,266 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

o/s/r brake binding to limit at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,613 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 136,601 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air freshner on int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

n/s/f plastic inner wing damaged and loose

n/s/r disc dust cover rusting

no n/s/r fog light working

o/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

odd sticker on screen

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

toy on dash

under engine cover damaged and loose

Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,915 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 107,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,791 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,923 miles

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

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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KR05 CHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR05 CHJ, 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 KR05 CHJ registered?

KR05 CHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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