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KT05 XEG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,574 mi
Last recorded146,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 XEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 146,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower both wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp aim slightly low

Offside Front headlamp aim slightly low

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deformed

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 3 May 2019 139,985 miles

Gearbox mounting defective splitting. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension bushes worn.

Fail 3 May 2019 139,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective splitting. ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

all rear suspension bushes worn.

Pass 17 May 2018 132,202 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 132,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 125,829 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 117,192 miles

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Pass 29 May 2015 114,911 miles

fuel filter housing corroded.

wishbone lower bushes splitting.

Pass 29 May 2014 113,003 miles

brake back plates corroded.

fuel filter housing corroded.

wishbone lower bushes starting to split.

Pass 30 May 2013 106,069 miles

offside side repeator lense cracked/water ingress.

Pass 17 May 2012 97,553 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 87,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 76,693 miles

rear discs worn.

Pass 27 May 2009 66,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,681 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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KT05 XEG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KT05 XEG, 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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KT05 XEG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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