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KV55 OPX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp, corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 117,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp, corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,027 miles

Both Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Coolant Level Low / Below Minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Coolant Level Low / Below Minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Distorted

Offside Rear Brake Back Plate Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,237 miles

rear washer not working

Fail 18 Jul 2017 94,233 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

rear brake pads wearing low

rear washer not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 81,594 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,980 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,125 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 OPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

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

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