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KR05 EBV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 EBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,754 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 60,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,580 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2017 47,016 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 43,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,964 miles

offside front tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,966 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 34,948 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 30,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight bulge nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2012 24,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,006 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,563 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

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 EBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

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

Is KR05 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 EBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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