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KS05 VHE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,052 mi
Last recorded183,052 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 VHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 183,052 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen is cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lamp lens damaged

Underbody corroding

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2024 179,975 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre at bottom of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 176,728 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre at bottom of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge and feathering

under body and suspension are corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2023 176,722 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre at bottom of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge and feathering

under body and suspension are corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 173,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated are starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre at bottom of screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are cracking

under body and suspension are corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 172,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 172,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 165,664 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,967 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 157,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 151,772 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 151,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 143,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,744 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 124,730 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 114,932 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 114,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 102,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,914 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,071 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 57,525 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 VHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

KS05 VHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is KS05 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 VHE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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