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KR54 OLM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,515 mi
Last recorded197,515 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 OLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 197,515 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 164,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 164,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 139,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 131,622 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 127,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 127,157 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 122,299 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 115,043 miles

Exhaust centre mounting corroded off.

High level brake light inoperative.

Slight "kick" in NSF track arm.

Wheel bolt covers missing on OSF wheel.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 91,253 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear bumpstop breaking up

Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,992 miles

Both front wiperblades poor.

Large stonechip in nearside section of windscreen.

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable partially deteriorating.

Small stonechips found across windscreen.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,992 miles

Both front wiperblades poor.

Large stonechip in nearside section of windscreen.

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

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

Offside handbrake cable partially deteriorating.

Small stonechips found across windscreen.

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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KR54 OLM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR54 OLM, 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 KR54 OLM registered?

KR54 OLM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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