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KY05 NLE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,542 mi
Last recorded138,542 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,542 miles

Centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs slight distortion

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2018 138,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs slight distortion

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 117,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 117,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front discs

advise passengers door mirror

Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,376 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 86,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,448 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 55,639 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,265 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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KY05 NLE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KY05 NLE, 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 KY05 NLE registered?

KY05 NLE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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