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GU05 KLD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,900 mi
Last recorded106,900 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,900 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 106,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

All rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,751 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 104,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,662 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer cv boot split and leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt!

windscreen cracked in sweapt area over 240mm not in drivers veiw of the road

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,812 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,596 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,893 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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GU05 KLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU05 KLD, 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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GU05 KLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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