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KS54 UEU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 UEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 177,327 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2026 177,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 147,715 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 126,371 miles

Brake pedal slightly long

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 126,089 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal slightly long

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,769 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 62,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,496 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Front wing mirror small hole on casing

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,904 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,288 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 40,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,471 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 21,841 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 21,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 13,700 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,214 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UEU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

KS54 UEU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is KS54 UEU safe to buy?

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