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KS05 VDY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 141,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 8 Sep 2022 141,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 7 Sep 2021 137,908 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wiring is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated locking clip is missing not insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 137,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened notchy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wiring is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated locking clip is missing not insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 134,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 131,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges smooth and getting close 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise exhaust system rusty

both rear shocker bump stops deteriated

both rear tyres have slight cracking osr inner edge smooth

Fail 9 Sep 2019 131,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges smooth and getting close 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise exhaust system rusty

both rear shocker bump stops deteriated

both rear tyres have slight cracking osr inner edge smooth

Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,788 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot release button does not work but still open boot with key

both rear brake hose locking clips are missing but there both still secure

n/s/f strut top slight creek

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever and cable are sticking

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2018 126,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut see cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged slight cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

boot release button does not work but still open boot with key

both rear brake hose locking clips are missing but there both still secure

n/s/f strut top slight creek

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever and cable are sticking

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 113,317 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front flexi exhaust detorating

Fail 6 Jun 2015 113,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front flexi exhaust detorating

Pass 31 May 2014 97,969 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 80,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,417 miles

Injection system warning lamp `on` indicating a fault.

Wipers not 100%

Fail 8 Jun 2011 51,417 miles

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

Injection system warning lamp `on` indicating a fault.

Wipers not 100%

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,031 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2009 32,542 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,349 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 VDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VDY, 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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KS05 VDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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