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KS05 VDF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,421 mi
Last recorded108,421 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,421 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 3x puncture repairs

Fail 7 Oct 2019 108,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has 3x puncture repairs

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,618 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 107,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 105,848 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 105,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,055 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothsides (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,868 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,645 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,344 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 VDF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

KS05 VDF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KS05 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 VDF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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