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MF55 KTA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,461 mi
Last recorded158,461 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 158,461 miles

EML warning light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 158,461 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror/repeater lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

EML warning light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 154,177 miles

EML warning on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

EML warning on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 150,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front brake hose perished

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 3 Sep 2018 144,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 144,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch lose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 138,637 miles

All four hub back plates corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 138,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All four hub back plates corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,080 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,762 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

ns mirror glass missing

os headlamp damaged

rear brakes noisey unable to inspect inner pads

slight binding nsr brake

Fail 25 Jan 2011 91,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

os headlamp damaged

rear brakes noisey unable to inspect inner pads

slight binding nsr brake

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,689 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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MF55 KTA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF55 KTA, 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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MF55 KTA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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