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KV55 OPR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,041 mi
Last recorded95,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 95,041 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 95,041 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 81,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,874 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 68,873 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,176 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside faces

near side front wiper blade poor

off side front wiper blade poor

Fail 23 May 2011 46,818 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front wiper blade poor

off side front wiper blade poor

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

front discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 21 May 2010 43,004 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 22 May 2009 31,846 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Fail 19 May 2009 31,785 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front tyres becoming low on tread

slight corrosion on front discs

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 OPR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPR, 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 OPR registered?

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

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