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KW05 SVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,967 mi
Last recorded137,967 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 137,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,054 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and offside rear back plates corroded

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 133,054 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front and offside rear back plates corroded

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 122,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 122,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 109,080 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 109,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,051 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear brake backing plates badly corroded

slight damage to n/s lower sill

some corrosion to both lower sills

Fail 28 Jul 2018 103,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear brake backing plates badly corroded

slight damage to n/s lower sill

some corrosion to both lower sills

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,597 miles

All four brake back-plates corroded/holed

Damage to nearside outer sill

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Some corrosion to offside outer sill in places

Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,556 miles

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

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

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

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

All four brake back-plates corroded/holed

Damage to nearside outer sill

Nearside handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Some corrosion to offside outer sill in places

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,331 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind when turned by hand

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

slight damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall

some damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,898 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 82,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,592 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

front,rear brake back plates corroded

slight wear front discs

small cut n/s/f tyre

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear suspension,

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,592 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

front,rear brake back plates corroded

slight wear front discs

small cut n/s/f tyre

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear suspension,

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,430 miles

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,932 miles

both front tyres getting down

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,667 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,067 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 SVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KW05 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

KW05 SVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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