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GN55 KRE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,610 mi
Last recorded227,610 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 KRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 227,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 220,788 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

eml on fault code p1296 possible temp sensor or mapping issue

o/s/f strut top slight movement

o/s/r tyre worn close on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 220,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

EML on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 212,098 miles

both anti roll bar d bushes worn

nearside wishbone bushes worn

Fail 7 Dec 2013 212,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both anti roll bar d bushes worn

nearside wishbone bushes worn

Pass 10 Dec 2012 196,176 miles

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

Park brake mechanism return spring on nearside rear caliper missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 185,967 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 180,597 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 180,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 172,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 162,492 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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GN55 KRE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN55 KRE, 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 GN55 KRE registered?

GN55 KRE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GN55 KRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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