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KV55 OTD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,373 mi
Last recorded98,373 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,373 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 98,373 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 84,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,821 miles

nearside front wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at engine area.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,576 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak at engine area.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,256 miles

both front flex hose ends corroded

middle joint on exhaust leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,256 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front flex hose ends corroded

middle joint on exhaust leaking

n/s/r shocker cover loose

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,023 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 OTD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

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

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