2005 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · KS05 VFG
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/07/2005. Recorded mileage 183,516 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
KS05 VFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 183,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KS05 VFG Mileage History
- 07/08/2024145,125 mi
- 19/08/2025161,544 mi+16,419 mi
- 19/08/2025161,544 mi
- 21/08/2026183,514 mi+21,970 mi
- 21/08/2026183,516 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 18,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS05 VFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (KS05 VFG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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