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KW05 TAV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,608 mi
Last recorded150,608 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 150,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 136,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 121,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,750 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 102,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 95,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,321 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,558 miles

nearside front tyre showing slight kerb damage to side wall

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 TAV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW05 TAV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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