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KR54 OSW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

230,039 mi
Last recorded230,039 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 OSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 230,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 230,039 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 182,691 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 182,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 124,598 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 124,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 98,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,426 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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KR54 OSW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR54 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR54 OSW registered?

KR54 OSW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is KR54 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 OSW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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