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GJ55 KTT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 96,941 miles

Nearside wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2023 96,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,409 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 82,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,348 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r shox dust cover missing

o/s/f h/lamp washer cap missing

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r shox dust cover missing

o/s/f h/lamp washer cap missing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,052 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear rubber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer tread + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear rubber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,460 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 72,459 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER /PIPES (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,188 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

n/s/r brake back plate badly corroded

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 22 Oct 2016 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

n/s/r brake back plate badly corroded

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,161 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

service light on

Fail 22 Oct 2015 60,148 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

service light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 55,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,674 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 42,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,554 miles

Both front and N/S/R tyre has outer sidewall damage

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

O/S/R perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,351 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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GJ55 KTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ55 KTT, 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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GJ55 KTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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