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KV55 OPC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 135,391 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 135,391 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 122,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,878 miles

wipers smeer

Fail 28 May 2014 108,878 miles

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

wipers smeer

Pass 3 May 2013 92,606 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2013 92,603 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,829 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN/CORRODED. REAR BRAKE PADS WORN/LOW

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,308 miles

rear tyres worn

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 OPC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OPC, 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 OPC registered?

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

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