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KY05 NLF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,933 mi
Last recorded192,933 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 192,933 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 173,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray covered in oil

Fail 2 Apr 2025 173,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray covered in oil

Pass 24 Mar 2024 152,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2024 152,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 137,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit at time of test.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Both front. Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Mar 2021 123,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,969 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing FRONT MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing FRONT MOUNT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,348 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,646 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to wear indicator bars

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,466 miles

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,466 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,130 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 NLF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KY05 NLF, 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 NLF registered?

KY05 NLF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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