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OV55 KUJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

191,942 mi
Last recorded191,942 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 191,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 179,682 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 179,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 163,902 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 163,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 147,685 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 147,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,160 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 121,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 121,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 103,451 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,447 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,176 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 83,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,636 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 KUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KUJ, 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 KUJ registered?

OV55 KUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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