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KV55 OSL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,734 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 74,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 64,520 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 64,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 57,504 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front both windows don't operate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2018 57,483 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front both windows don't operate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 May 2017 53,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 3 May 2016 47,723 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,821 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slight wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, recommend replace

plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 13 May 2015 39,821 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slight wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge, recommend replace

plastic covers fitted under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 13 May 2014 34,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,709 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 33,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,812 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,950 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r-adult belt not inspected

Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,591 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 OSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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