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KR05 EBP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 EBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,605 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,158 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside rear +offside rear metal brake back plate badly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working front windscreen washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs worn/lipped

large nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear +offside rear metal brake back plate badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,917 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both rear brake (metal back plate) corroded

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damage+cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2018 86,897 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both rear brake (metal back plate) corroded

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damage+cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,591 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged+cracked

offside drive shift rusted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,591 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyre bald from inner shoulder +both front tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both rear tyres worn from the edges +tyres worn very low (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged+cracked

offside drive shift rusted

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,840 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lamp lens has a slight damaged/crack

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

nearside rear light lamp lens has a slight damaged+ slight cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,071 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to inner side wall but not deep enough too show ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a deep cut but not deep enough too show ply or cords

Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has a cut to inner side wall but not deep enough too show ply or cords

offside rear tyre has a deep cut but not deep enough too show ply or cords

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,692 miles

Advise both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on inner edges

Advise offside front tyre has outer wall damage(small splits)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,073 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 20,457 miles

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

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

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 EBP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KR05 EBP, 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 EBP registered?

KR05 EBP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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