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KV55 OTC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 89,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,371 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,104 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,104 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp cracked

o/s rear tyre cracked

pad warning lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,807 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,394 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 32,394 miles

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

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 OTC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

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

Is KV55 OTC safe to buy?

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