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GN55 KTD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,579 mi
Last recorded181,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 181,579 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 181,579 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 171,978 miles

H/brake only just met requirements

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

slight cracking in fuel cap rubber

Pass 11 Jul 2015 162,299 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to front exhaust flexi

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2015 162,299 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight damage to front exhaust flexi

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2014 154,730 miles

f/n/s tyre close to limit

f/o/s outer sill corroded

light judder from front brakes

play in f/o/s steering system

Fail 18 Jul 2014 154,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

f/n/s tyre close to limit

f/o/s outer sill corroded

light judder from front brakes

oil leak from engine and gearbox

play in f/o/s steering system

r/o/s brake pads overheated

r/o/s handbrake pivot fault on caliper

Pass 11 Jul 2013 146,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in n/s windscreen

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 139,122 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 132,407 miles

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

exhaust bracket snapped

front brakes very close to limit

possible exhaust/turbo leak?

rear brake are worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 132,407 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

exhaust bracket snapped

front brakes very close to limit

possible exhaust/turbo leak?

rear brake are worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 122,315 miles

all 4 tyres are worn

slight play in steering system

Fail 16 Jul 2010 122,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all 4 tyres are worn

slight play in steering system

Pass 17 Jul 2009 110,408 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 KTD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN55 KTD, 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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GN55 KTD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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