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KV55 OOJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 113,647 miles

FRONT BLADES POOR

N/S REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED

REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 23 Sep 2026 113,647 miles

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

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

FRONT BLADES POOR

N/S REAR LAMP LENS CRACKED

REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2025 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 103,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 100,378 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,835 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 97,834 miles

Emissions not tested eml on. lamda and c/o unstable, fluctuating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, close to cords.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,072 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,981 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear discs back plates corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear discs back plates corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,392 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,769 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,769 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,171 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,504 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 OOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

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

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