MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,276 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By stop lights (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front door check strap bolt loose
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front door check strap bolt loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED & N/S/R BACK PLATE CORRODED
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED & N/S/R BACK PLATE CORRODED
air bag light on
all brake backing plates corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on the dashboard
fuel cap slightly sticking
slight noise front possible rear wheel bearing
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on the dashboard
fuel cap slightly sticking
radiator leaking antifreeze
slight noise front possible rear wheel bearing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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KS05 VHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VHU, 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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KS05 VHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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