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KS05 TMV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,845 mi
Last recorded137,845 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 TMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 137,845 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 135,538 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 135,538 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 130,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroding

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 23 Jan 2024 130,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroding

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective sleeve loose/detached. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 116,531 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 26 Aug 2020 114,476 miles

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention needed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention needed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention needed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured attention needed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover broken

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,315 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 6 Aug 2018 105,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 99,476 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,049 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,298 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,641 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,875 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,541 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 TMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KS05 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

KS05 TMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is KS05 TMV safe to buy?

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