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KU55 VLR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 110,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Fail 15 Nov 2012 61,113 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,761 miles

nearside front tyre on wear indicator bar and slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Fail 17 Oct 2011 52,761 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre on wear indicator bar and slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,002 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,825 miles

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

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

light black smoke on acceleration

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,009 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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KU55 VLR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU55 VLR, 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 KU55 VLR registered?

KU55 VLR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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