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KS05 TLZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,261 mi
Last recorded143,261 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 TLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 143,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 141,334 miles

N/s front top mount worn

N/s outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 139,612 miles

Both front top mounts worn

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,030 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,759 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

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

N/s outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,419 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,411 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both front top mounts worn

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases signs of repair on front section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,616 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases signs of repair on front section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,955 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 110,962 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured new bulbs needed in all indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating slightly (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 110,962 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured new bulbs needed in all indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases welded cat back to pipe and sealed also re secured centre metal exhaust support (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 380 bulb fited (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,935 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 86,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,138 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split still clearing screen effectively

Both sides rear shock absorver bump rubbers split and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,945 miles

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

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

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

number plate cover broken on the nearside

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,633 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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KS05 TLZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KS05 TLZ, 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 KS05 TLZ registered?

KS05 TLZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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