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KW05 SYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

325,215 mi
Last recorded325,215 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 325,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 290,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 266,418 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 266,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 239,822 miles

O/S/R brake backplate rusting away

O/S/R shock absorber cover loose [fell down to bottom of shock absorber]

Pass 12 Jun 2009 213,531 miles

O/S/R shock absorber dust cover missing

Rear brake disc metal covers [rusting away]

Fail 9 Jun 2009 213,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S/R shock absorber dust cover missing

Rear brake disc metal covers [rusting away]

Pass 10 Dec 2008 184,808 miles

O/S/R seat back corner cushion loose at top

Pass 12 Jun 2008 156,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,921 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,795 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,147 miles

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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 SYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

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

Is KW05 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 SYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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