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GF55 KUC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,951 mi
Last recorded211,951 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 211,951 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,730 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at nearside top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 200,730 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at nearside top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 182,917 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 182,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 166,895 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 166,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 141,162 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 141,160 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 113,943 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 113,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,641 miles

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

tracking may be out

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,245 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,429 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,480 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)

nearside front tyre small/deep cuts in tread

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inn er edge

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 KUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF55 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

GF55 KUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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