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VE54 KRO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,639 mi
Last recorded162,639 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 162,639 miles

Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 159,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 154,905 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 150,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 145,207 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 145,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 140,199 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 125,516 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,091 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 88,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 88,787 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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VE54 KRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VE54 KRO, 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 VE54 KRO registered?

VE54 KRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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The MOT history for VE54 KRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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