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GK55 NWE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,720 mi
Last recorded196,720 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 196,720 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 196,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 196,662 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 172,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 152,754 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 150,896 miles

All rear axle bushes perished

Oil leaking from engine - pos sump?

Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 142,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine leaking oil.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 139,866 miles

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion rearsubframe,suspension,exhaust

Fail 5 Sep 2019 139,866 miles

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

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion rearsubframe,suspension,exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,786 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 110,786 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,329 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,325 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,503 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,730 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked around tread

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,190 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,548 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,548 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,078 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,444 miles

several cuts on nsf tyre sidewall not quite to cords

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 NWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NWE, 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 NWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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