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KV05 XUO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,958 mi
Last recorded112,958 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 XUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,958 miles

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED .............

Pass 9 Oct 2021 103,726 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,064 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 101,064 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,735 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 91,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOTS....

Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,651 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear tyre beginning to crack and perish

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2016 49,651 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nail in off side rear tyre

off side rear tyre beginning to crack and perish

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 12,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,423 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 XUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUO, 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 KV05 XUO registered?

KV05 XUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KV05 XUO safe to buy?

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