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KV55 ORW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,929 mi
Last recorded97,929 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ORW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,929 miles

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

both rear suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

o/s/f headlamp slight water ingress in light unit

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,054 miles

both front rear wish bone bushes starting to perish

n/s/f under tray hanging down

water in o/s head lamp

Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,979 miles

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

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

both front rear wish bone bushes starting to perish

n/s/f under tray hanging down

o/s mirror glass lose

water in o/s head lamp

Pass 1 May 2018 88,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front rear suspension bushes starting to perish

front n/s back plate corrodid

Fail 1 May 2018 88,193 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front rear suspension bushes starting to perish

front n/s back plate corrodid

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,620 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,049 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,484 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on edge.

Pass 9 May 2008 7,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 7,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ORW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

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

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