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KW05 SXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 99,572 miles

surface corrosion of rear beam axle

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens repaired in gaffa tape

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear lens repaired in gaffa tape

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,812 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,812 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

rear suspension components & beam axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,982 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,426 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear suspension components and exhaust

nearside and offside front tread low on edges

offisde door mirror glass cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2013 66,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear suspension components and exhaust

nearside and offside front tread low on edges

offisde door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,302 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,895 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to n/s/rear wing & n/s/rear lens repaired in gaffa tape & no white light visible

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,677 miles

damage to n/s/rear wing & n/s/rear lens repaired in gaffa tape & no white light visible

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 SXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

KW05 SXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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