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KS54 UEJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,786 mi
Last recorded171,786 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2015 171,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 171,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 148,576 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 114,368 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 114,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 105,226 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 105,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,051 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,458 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,071 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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KS54 UEJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KS54 UEJ, 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 KS54 UEJ registered?

KS54 UEJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is KS54 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 UEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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