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KX55 AVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,789 mi
Last recorded183,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 AVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 183,789 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocker guards worn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 176,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 168,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion

bay covers

Pass 7 May 2021 185,675 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detoriated

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 144,835 miles

Undertray Fitted

has sat nav on windscreen, not obstructing driver view

Fail 18 Nov 2020 144,835 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning indicator in osf view mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray Fitted

has sat nav on windscreen, not obstructing driver view

Pass 14 May 2020 128,649 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 128,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,152 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected tail light illuminates when brake lights on (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror repeater (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,083 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,597 miles

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

sill guards / splash guards / undercarrage trays / heat sheilds limiting access to preacribed areas and or items

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,924 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 54,668 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,668 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,668 miles

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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KX55 AVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KX55 AVC, 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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KX55 AVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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