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Y40 KWB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,576 mi
Last recorded85,576 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 KWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,576 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,127 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 42,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,618 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,424 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 21,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,617 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 13,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,709 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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Y40 KWB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y40 KWB, 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 Y40 KWB registered?

Y40 KWB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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