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KW05 SZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,074 mi
Last recorded222,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2017 222,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 206,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 206,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 188,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 188,022 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread mishapen

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Jul 2015 168,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,478 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 132,648 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 132,648 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,649 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,527 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,079 miles

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

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 SZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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