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KV55 OOB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyres perished

Fail 8 Jul 2020 80,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2019 79,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,564 miles

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

OFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 21 May 2016 74,145 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,213 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,734 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,617 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 OOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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