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GK55 NLP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 74,592 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,033 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still making a good seal.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine dog bone bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 66,031 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot clip leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished but still making a good seal.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine dog bone bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,722 miles

Brake pad low warning lamp on (orange) brake pads visually ok

Brake steering suspension and rear sub-frame showing some rust and deterioration

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area cracking/perish marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres are showing some heavy deterioration cracking/perishing on there inner and outer sidewall areas and also worn low on there inner tread areas

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,459 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres at 4mm,wearing on inner edges and have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low brake pad on dashboard but material thickness ok

underside of vehicle showing slight age related corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,489 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing ok.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing ok.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 52,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,232 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 49,230 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,825 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,387 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 36,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,630 miles

fuel cap cover broken.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,630 miles

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

both rear tyres perished.

fuel cap cover broken.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,386 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,386 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,002 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 NLP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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