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KV05 HCN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,091 mi
Last recorded93,091 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,091 miles

engine management light on

handbrake reading only just passes test

handbrake travel high

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear differential front bush has movement

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 7 Sep 2015 93,091 miles

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

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

engine management light on

handbrake reading only just passes test

handbrake travel high

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear differential front bush has movement

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to ns lower sill

engine man light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,566 miles

front discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,142 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,770 miles

enging oil liking

rear diff oil liking

Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,947 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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KV05 HCN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KV05 HCN, 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 KV05 HCN registered?

KV05 HCN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is KV05 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 HCN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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