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GK05 OKL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 104,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 102,076 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,657 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 96,657 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,513 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 91,513 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,408 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,745 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 82,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 78,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,236 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,555 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,399 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,109 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,109 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,540 miles

O/S/R Light lense damaged

Steering wheel warning lamp on dashboard + EPC light

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/R Light lense damaged

Steering wheel warning lamp on dashboard + EPC light

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,525 miles

steering malfunction light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,973 miles

n/s/f top anti-roll bar drop-link dust cover split

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,056 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and have bad outer sidewall damage

Engine tappy at idle

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge and has outer sidewall damage

Un-able to fully see/test rear coil springs

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,593 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 OKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GK05 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

GK05 OKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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