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VN55 KPR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

174,760 mi
Last recorded174,760 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 174,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit & bald on outer edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage (crack) nsf of windscreen (mostly outside of wiper sweep) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 171,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked on n/s (out of wiper sweep) not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 167,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 161,873 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 152,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 143,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 138,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,959 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)

front back plats corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,724 miles

brake fluid level cant be seen

o/s/r lamp has light damage

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,753 miles

front tyres low

nail in nsr tyre

nsf cv boot leaking

rear indicators white

Pass 3 Nov 2010 89,527 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,925 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 71,925 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,601 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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VN55 KPR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN55 KPR, 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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VN55 KPR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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