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VK55 VNV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,029 mi
Last recorded216,029 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 VNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 216,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 198,641 miles

Exhaust emissions limit just met

Interior full making examination difficult

Fail 1 Sep 2014 198,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions limit just met

Interior full and dirty making examination hard

Pass 16 Aug 2013 180,003 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 179,953 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 159,569 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2011 140,611 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 122,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,530 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 VNV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 VNV registered?

VK55 VNV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is VK55 VNV safe to buy?

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