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KS05 VHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,782 mi
Last recorded149,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 149,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear back plate is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 129,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear back plate is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 92,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking to tread area

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking to tread area

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,651 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking to tread area

Offside rear tyre cracking to tread area

Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,949 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,336 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 VHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

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

Is KS05 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 VHL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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