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KU05 KJX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 KJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,562 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 6 Aug 2018 131,562 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 26 Aug 2017 125,887 miles

play in suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2017 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

play in suspension

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,830 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front bumper scuffed

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,507 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

NSR tyre perished and tread low at inner shoulder.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,954 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 87,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,697 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,669 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KU05 KJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU05 KJX, 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 KU05 KJX registered?

KU05 KJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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