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GF55 KUN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,859 mi
Last recorded189,859 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 KUN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 189,859 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 189,859 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 183,950 miles

rear shock covers insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2016 183,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars and worn bald on inner edge

rear shock covers insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 174,501 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 174,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 162,429 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2014 162,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 149,731 miles

chip on screen

lower arm rear bushes in very poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2013 149,680 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

chip on screen

lower arm rear bushes in very poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2012 138,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

air bag lamp on

front tyres close to wear bars

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight movement n/s/f lower arm front buah

Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,131 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 127,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 107,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 96,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,340 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 92,656 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KUN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KUN, 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 KUN registered?

GF55 KUN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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