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GK55 NWW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 123,235 miles

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

low on oil 1 lt 0f 5w/30 low ash added to conduct emissions testing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,234 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

low on oil 1 lt 0f 5w/30 low ash added to conduct emissions testing

Pass 5 Sep 2015 120,696 miles

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

all brake discs are slightly worn

very low on oil, 1lt of 5/30 VAG semi added to conduct emissions testing

Fail 4 Sep 2015 120,696 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs are slightly worn

very low on oil, 1lt of 5/30 VAG semi added to conduct emissions testing

Fail 30 Aug 2014 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

o/s gearbox drive shaft seal leaking oil

rear discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

o/s gearbox drive shaft seal leaking oil

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 89,392 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 63,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,967 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 NWW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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