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OV55 KTX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,061 mi
Last recorded189,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 189,061 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 168,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 162,370 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 155,748 miles

EML ON

Front pads low

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 155,748 miles

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

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

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

EML ON

Front pads low

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 143,328 miles

engine lihgt on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,761 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 133,761 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,799 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 123,591 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 108,847 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,893 miles

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)

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

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 KTX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV55 KTX, 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 OV55 KTX registered?

OV55 KTX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for OV55 KTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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