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KS05 VFF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,803 mi
Last recorded128,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 115,310 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 112,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre sleeve. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,482 miles

Nearside Rear rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2016 95,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 7 Jun 2014 72,049 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,049 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,009 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 47,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,880 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 24,880 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,149 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 VFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

KS05 VFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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