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KV55 ENM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ENM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,357 miles

Could not test the rear seats due to there being a mattressin the back of the vehicle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre tread is at (2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 117,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Could not test the rear seats due to there being a mattressin the back of the vehicle.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre tread is at (2.4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,997 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 110,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 107,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,940 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding o/s/r (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,585 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,324 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,324 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 6 May 2011 52,680 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,680 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,214 miles

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

nearside front brake discs very corroded on inner face

offside front brake disc very corroded on inner face

Fail 12 Nov 2010 51,214 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front brake discs very corroded on inner face

offside front brake disc very corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,271 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,487 miles

all brake discs for slight corrosion and wear\brake pads wearing

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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KV55 ENM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KV55 ENM, 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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KV55 ENM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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