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KW54 TYZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

239,781 mi
Last recorded239,781 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 239,781 miles

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

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

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2016 239,638 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 221,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 221,597 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 200,582 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 200,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 181,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 161,333 miles

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

front brake discs are deterioating.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 161,333 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs are deterioating.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 143,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,869 miles

exhaust;weld at "cat" corroding and pin holed.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 98,865 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread at 2mm.(195/65/15v).

offside front tyre tread at 2.5mm.

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 TYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TYZ, 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 KW54 TYZ registered?

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

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