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SW05 KRK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,604 mi
Last recorded89,604 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside very slight play steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

brake pipe protective coating swollen at some areas

spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Jan 2016 89,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside very slight play steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

brake pipe protective coating swollen at some areas

spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning present but brake pads are still above 1.5 mm thick

brake pipe protective coating swollen at various points

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning present but brake pads are still above 1.5 mm thick

brake pipe protective coating swollen at various points

e.m.l. present

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,474 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake warning light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,492 miles

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

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

engine M,I,L, PRESENT

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers displaced

nearside rear coil spring rubber seat missing

offside front inside brake pad only contacting approx 50% of the brake disc surface

Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,455 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine M,I,L, PRESENT

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers displaced

nearside rear coil spring rubber seat missing

offside front inside brake pad only contacting approx 50% of the brake disc surface

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 52,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,789 miles

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inside edge

Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,736 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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SW05 KRK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SW05 KRK, 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 SW05 KRK registered?

SW05 KRK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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