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KU54 VXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,704 mi
Last recorded122,704 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 VXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,704 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 2 x sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 114,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc x 2 (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear + x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wishbone bush slight play

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre section corroded

o/s/f window inop

Fail 25 Feb 2014 89,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre section corroded

o/s/f window inop

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,367 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 27,367 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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KU54 VXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 KU54 VXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU54 VXH registered?

KU54 VXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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