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OV55 KTG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

247,517 mi
Last recorded247,517 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KTG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 247,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 247,517 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 235,132 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corosion

Rear both rear coil springs coroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 235,088 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill(two places) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm inner bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight corosion

Rear both rear coil springs coroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 209,828 miles

Front Lower both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 191,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,094 miles

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

Nearside Front has a cut in outer wall

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

slight brake bind on rear offside

Fail 15 Sep 2015 170,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front has a cut in outer wall

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

slight brake bind on rear offside

Pass 20 Aug 2014 137,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 118,852 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,161 miles

o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,560 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 88,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 72,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,206 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has slit in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords,

Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has slit in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords,

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,977 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 37,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,915 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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OV55 KTG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OV55 KTG, 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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OV55 KTG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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