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KS05 VFD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 VFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 91,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,732 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 81,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,677 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 67,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake calliper end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake calliper end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine slightly smoky at higher rev range.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,826 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,826 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at small catalyst box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 64,347 miles

exhaust has slight leak at catalyst box

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked at base of lens,but not showing any white lights.

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel damaged at jacking point but sill is not corroded.

Offside Front Brake binding on slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,197 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,950 miles

nearside rear shocker cover missing

slight damage to near side outer sill

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,040 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,683 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 VFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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