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KV05 XUH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,414 mi
Last recorded184,414 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 XUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 184,414 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 178,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 167,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 167,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 153,227 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 136,166 miles

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

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

offside rear axle bush deteriorating and has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2014 136,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear axle bush deteriorating and has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2013 127,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 127,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

damage to nsf wing causing headlamp not to sit correctly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,287 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 112,267 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2010 103,927 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 90,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 XUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV05 XUH, 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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KV05 XUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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