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OV55 KUU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,980 mi
Last recorded108,980 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,980 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,700 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 108,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 107,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,145 miles

nearside tyre' underinflated

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

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

bonnet release catch stiff

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,145 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

bonnet release catch stiff

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside tyre' underinflated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,659 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,950 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,947 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,237 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,235 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 89,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,954 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 74,951 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,273 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 73,271 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,556 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 KUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OV55 KUU, 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 KUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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