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KS05 VHT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 130,015 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2021 130,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,934 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 117,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,931 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 92,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

temporary repair made to o/s/r lamp

Fail 31 May 2017 92,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,313 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 10 May 2016 74,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 15 May 2015 59,363 miles

front brake disc shields corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,246 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2012 121,368 miles

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

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

front brake discs back plates badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,546 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,247 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 VHT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

KS05 VHT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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