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PY05 KNG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,024 mi
Last recorded181,024 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 KNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 181,024 miles

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 8 Sep 2017 173,415 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 8 Sep 2017 173,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 164,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 164,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 145,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 145,200 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake disc badly worn/corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake disc badly worn/corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 137,692 miles

rear no plate showing stgns of contamination starting

Pass 30 Aug 2011 130,509 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,512 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 124,512 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake back plate rusted through

Pass 25 Jul 2008 95,749 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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PY05 KNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY05 KNG, 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 PY05 KNG registered?

PY05 KNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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