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GK05 EPC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,446 mi
Last recorded110,446 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,446 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,441 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 104,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 95,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 77,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,501 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,888 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,303 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,268 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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GK05 EPC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK05 EPC, 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 GK05 EPC registered?

GK05 EPC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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