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VK55 VNF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,434 mi
Last recorded118,434 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 118,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,086 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,962 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit slightly perished and wearing on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2018 99,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to legal limit slightly perished and wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,043 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,369 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt, not able to inpect seat belt

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,362 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,524 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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VK55 VNF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK55 VNF, 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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VK55 VNF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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