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KR05 EBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,023 mi
Last recorded94,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 EBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,023 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 94,023 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,386 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,232 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,903 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,903 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 30,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,426 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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KR05 EBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

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

Is KR05 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 EBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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