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KS05 VHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,548 mi
Last recorded176,548 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 176,548 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 176,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 167,191 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 167,191 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

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

oil cap missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,557 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 146,294 miles

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 146,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 117,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 101,082 miles

Both Front and N/S/R Tyres are very close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm O/S/R Tyre has very bad saw toothed edged.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,849 miles

Front brake pads worn low

N/S/R seatbelt catch cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,996 miles

N/S/F side repeater dull

N/S/R seat belt catch cover broken off

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,507 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 VHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

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