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KY55 FRZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,529 mi
Last recorded85,529 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,529 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 85,498 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking LEAKING AROUND FUEL RADIATOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,750 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,750 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,747 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 76,682 miles

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

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,117 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,855 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,793 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stiff to rotate by hand

Rear General corrosion of suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,456 miles

Both sides Front tyres starting to perish

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion of front & rear suspension components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Lower 1 bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,478 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,478 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,111 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Sep 2008 23,230 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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KY55 FRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 FRZ, 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 FRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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