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GK55 XKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,341 mi
Last recorded201,341 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 201,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked but not showing cords

Pass 4 Oct 2023 201,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 200,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 200,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated both sides

Surface rust due to vehicle been standing

Fail 7 Oct 2021 200,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated both sides

Surface rust due to vehicle been standing

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Secondary device seized (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 199,421 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 199,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 196,621 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 26 Nov 2018 194,027 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 21 Nov 2017 189,446 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 20 Nov 2017 189,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 14 Nov 2016 180,018 miles

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 171,956 miles

Centre offside rear dust cover insecure

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,683 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 162,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 154,091 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 147,104 miles

interior mirror missing. dust cover on o/side rear shock absorber missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shock absorber has dust cover missing.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 131,180 miles

front brake discs poor condition 2/ front and rear brake disc covers badly corroded 3/offside rear shock cover missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 124,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 100,946 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 XKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XKA, 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 XKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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