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KV55 OTG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,278 mi
Last recorded59,278 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 59,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body coreded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,606 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 58,584 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth badly on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

engine management light on

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,539 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth badly on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,365 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,741 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,641 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Off side rear tyre perished in tread grooves.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 24,557 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,557 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,347 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low on edge (stepped edges).

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,636 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 OTG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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