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KV55 ONT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,487 mi
Last recorded101,487 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ONT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 101,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 99,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs are worn and pitted

o/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Nov 2011 86,583 miles

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

front and rear discs are slighty worn

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear pads look low

Fail 9 Nov 2011 86,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front and rear discs are slighty worn

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear pads look low

Pass 13 Nov 2010 75,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 75,396 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s/r tyre low in pressure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,803 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 30,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,953 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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KV55 ONT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KV55 ONT, 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 KV55 ONT registered?

KV55 ONT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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