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GK55 XJA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,429 mi
Last recorded135,429 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 135,429 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,937 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 132,934 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,563 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 106,878 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 100,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,780 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 74,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,744 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,435 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,819 miles

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

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

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 XJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 XJA registered?

GK55 XJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GK55 XJA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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