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KY55 CTK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,224 mi
Last recorded153,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 153,224 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 150,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 150,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 144,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 144,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,323 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 138,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

4 tyres close too limit on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 127,608 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and some rubbing marks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure fuel pipe cooler radiator in secure under drivers floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and some rubbing marks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some damage rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some damage rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre some wear inner edge under inflated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,944 miles

Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,801 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,322 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,534 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,469 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,643 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CTK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 KY55 CTK, 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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KY55 CTK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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