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GK55 NXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,852 mi
Last recorded194,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 NXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 194,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 172,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 171,690 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 134,451 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 134,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 107,323 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 84,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,952 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 NXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXG, 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 GK55 NXG registered?

GK55 NXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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