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KS05 VFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 VFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,137 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn close to limits

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/rear tyre worn close to limits

Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,725 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 52,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 66,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,866 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,406 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2010 34,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,969 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 VFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 VFY registered?

KS05 VFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is KS05 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 VFY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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