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KW05 SYC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,582 mi
Last recorded184,582 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 184,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 176,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 162,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 155,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 147,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r and both front brake back plates are rotton

Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes have been greased

both rear bump stops worn split

n/s/r and both front brake back plats rotton

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jul 2017 117,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,843 miles

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

fault code 00287 r right electric fault

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

fault code 00287 r right electric fault

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,059 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,065 miles

MAY HAVE FAULT ON N/S/REAR LIGHT UNIT

N/S/REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE RUSTY

when was cambelt change?

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,173 miles

Coolant level low!

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,843 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 SYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

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

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