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KW05 FPU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 FPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 71,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,439 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,604 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,487 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,268 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,439 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 60,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,663 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,199 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 35,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 14,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,977 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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KW05 FPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KW05 FPU, 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 KW05 FPU registered?

KW05 FPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is KW05 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 FPU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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