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KV55 ORS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 142,163 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 142,163 miles

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 141,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 135,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 135,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,078 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 122,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear drop links bushes deteriorating.

n/s and o/s/f brake flexi hoses splitting.

n/s and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake back plates corroded and braking up.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear drop links bushes deteriorating.

n/s and o/s/f brake flexi hoses splitting.

n/s and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

n/s/f and o/s/f brake back plates corroded and braking up.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,127 miles

N. S.R. S/A. Shroud loose.

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

Under trays fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,127 miles

N. S.R. S/A. Shroud loose.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under trays fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,854 miles

o/s bump stop slight split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,456 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,141 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 28,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,504 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 ORS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORS, 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 ORS registered?

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

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