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KV55 OPG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,247 mi
Last recorded149,247 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 149,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 149,247 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ns+os (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns+os (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 143,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,109 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 118,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,438 miles

Both front tyres perished and worn close to limits.

Nearside front brake disc back plate corroded.

Nearside rear lamp slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,286 miles

3) Both front tyres perished in tread

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt 2) Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,535 miles

(1) Offside rear tyre has a screw in the sidewall

Engine management light on

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

Nearside rear light cluster damaged slightly

Nearside rear tyre has 2.5mm tread remaining

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,167 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside rear lamp has slight damage

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,248 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 OPG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 OPG, 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 OPG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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