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KW05 SXZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

267,858 mi
Last recorded267,858 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 267,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 267,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 247,342 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 247,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 244,965 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 244,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2017 244,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 242,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 242,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 241,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 228,430 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 228,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2014 215,772 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 215,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 200,446 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 200,446 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 187,711 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 173,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 173,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 146,071 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 146,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 117,532 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 117,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 SXZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

KW05 SXZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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