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KS05 VHY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,915 mi
Last recorded211,915 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 VHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 211,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 207,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 200,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 200,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 191,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 181,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 175,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 175,386 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 164,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,409 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,045 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 139,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,944 miles

rear bump stops poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2015 124,944 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear bump stops poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 109,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,508 miles

N/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge

O/S/F tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,037 miles

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

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

childs seat fitted to the offside rear seat belt, unable to fully inspect the adult belt

engine covers and undertray fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,063 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,414 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 VHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is KS05 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 VHY shows 22 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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