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KW54 TWL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,165 mi
Last recorded162,165 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 TWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 162,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 162,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 154,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket insecure (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 154,503 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket insecure (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 136,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Number plate cracked but okay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust brackets corroded

front heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 9 Apr 2015 107,379 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust brackets corroded

front heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,029 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

disc faces corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,853 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

disc faces corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s o/s front disc pitted on in sides

o/s mirrow cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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KW54 TWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW54 TWL, 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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KW54 TWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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