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KS05 VHU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,276 mi
Last recorded124,276 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,276 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,266 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 114,799 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 114,799 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,577 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,618 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 98,996 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 98,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,149 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,149 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,087 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,981 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,720 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED & N/S/R BACK PLATE CORRODED

Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 62,281 miles

air bag light on

all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,449 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 56,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 48,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,287 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 23,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 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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What year was KS05 VHU registered?

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

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