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KV55 OPD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,647 mi
Last recorded167,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 167,647 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 167,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 161,617 miles

Rear SUBFRAME HAS SURFACE CORROSION TYPICAL FOR IT'S AGE

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM INNER BUSHES HAVE SIGNS OF PERISHING BUT NO MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 160,254 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 160,254 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 151,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 151,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 142,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 142,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 133,413 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 133,403 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,019 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,539 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,139 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 78,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,232 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,183 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,514 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 OPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

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

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