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KY55 COA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,494 mi
Last recorded211,494 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 COA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 211,494 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 211,494 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 204,822 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 204,822 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 197,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2021 194,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 189,893 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 189,893 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 185,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 178,317 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 164,303 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,292 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 124,254 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 124,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 123,897 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 123,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,275 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,849 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

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

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

n/s cv boot staring to split at inner clip

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,822 miles

front flexi brake hoses have been fouling shock bolts....

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,418 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,417 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TYRES TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

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

front washer jets require adjusting

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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KY55 COA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KY55 COA, 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 KY55 COA registered?

KY55 COA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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