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GN55 KZP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

217,050 mi
Last recorded217,050 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 KZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 217,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 217,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 208,809 miles

brake pad wear light on amber

Pass 9 Mar 2020 206,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 203,287 miles

Brake Pad Wear Light On Dash

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Backing Plate Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Backing Plate Corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Fail 12 Mar 2019 203,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake Pad Wear Light On Dash

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Backing Plate Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake Backing Plate Corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 200,541 miles

Brake Pad Wear Warning Light On Dash

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded, But Not Touching On Brake Disc At Time Of Test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded, But Not Touching On Brake Disc At Time Of Test

Offside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded, But Not Touching On Brake Disc At Time Of Test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Worn Bald On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 197,046 miles

Both Rear Brake Disc Backing Plates Corroded

Brake Pad Wear Sensor Light On Dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Worn Bald On Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Bald On Inner Edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 193,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 183,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 176,073 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 165,222 miles

Engine management fault light illuminated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 156,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 146,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 127,593 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 119,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 3,202 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 KZP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GN55 KZP, 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 KZP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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