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KV55 OPU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,112 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both fitted wrong side of anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both fitted wrong side of anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 94,356 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 94,356 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,556 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

EML light on

Nearside Front flexi brake hose deteriorated near to legal limit recommend early replacement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres inner side wall starting to split / nearside rear near wear bars

Pass 12 May 2017 82,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low reading from nearside parking brake

offside front indicator bulb faded recommend renewal

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,677 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low reading from nearside parking brake

offside front indicator bulb faded recommend renewal

Pass 20 May 2016 75,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 75,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 66,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 66,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,624 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,909 miles

covers fitted to under side

Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,496 miles

Can't see anything above all the plastic covers fitted on the underside of the vehicle. I can only test what I can see.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 19,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Can't see anything above all the plastic covers fitted on the underside of the vehicle. I can only test what I can see.

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

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 OPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

KV55 OPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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