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GF55 KTC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 KTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 116,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 115,407 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 115,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,352 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2024 115,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,449 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2020 110,673 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2020 110,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,989 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 106,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,136 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,152 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,766 miles

offside front constant velosity joint gaitor leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 88,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front constant velosity joint gaitor leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,365 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 59,227 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 56,181 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,181 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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GF55 KTC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF55 KTC, 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 GF55 KTC registered?

GF55 KTC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is GF55 KTC safe to buy?

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