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KR55 XLS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 90,137 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 75,000 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERBODY UNDERSERAL

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear view interior mirror obstructed by rear view camera unit, provides view to rear and does not obstruct drivers view of the road.

Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,117 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 74,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,438 miles

Nearside Front CV boot split but prevents ingress of dirt.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear view mirror obstructed by rear view camera unit, provides view to rear and does not obstruct drivers view of the road.

Pass 14 May 2019 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,825 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 68,822 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 65,110 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 4 May 2016 61,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,079 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,553 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,409 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,396 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,396 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,234 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 30,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,980 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KR55 XLS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR55 XLS, 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 KR55 XLS registered?

KR55 XLS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is KR55 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 XLS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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