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GK55 NKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,887 mi
Last recorded126,887 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,887 miles

Front brake backing plates corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 126,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake backing plates corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,808 miles

Front brake backing plates corroded

Light damage n/s front seat belt webbing

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

O/s rear tyre "low" on tread

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,635 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake backing plates corroded

Light damage to n/s front seat belt webbing

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

O/s rear tyre "low" on tread

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Near side Front washer jet not working

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 84,953 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,041 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,007 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 55,645 miles

ESP light in dash is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp image dull

o/sf tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 10 Nov 2011 55,153 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

ESP light in dash is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp image dull

o/sf tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 39,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,604 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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GK55 NKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK55 NKZ, 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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GK55 NKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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