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NU05 KPF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 KPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 93,144 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,325 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 90,325 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 88,024 miles

Offside Front slight deterioration of boot

Fail 20 Feb 2024 88,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight deterioration of boot

Pass 22 Feb 2023 83,972 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 83,964 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside o/s/f brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 82,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 82,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 78,496 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,628 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,627 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,358 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 58,859 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,859 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,603 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,603 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 17 Feb 2012 43,794 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,794 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,997 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 15,915 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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NU05 KPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NU05 KPF, 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 NU05 KPF registered?

NU05 KPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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