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GU05 NKT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,878 mi
Last recorded172,878 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 NKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,878 miles

offside front inner c v gaiter seeping grease

Pass 15 Jun 2015 159,812 miles

slight noise:- nearside front suspension?, possibly slight play in lower, rear bush?

Fail 12 Jun 2015 159,812 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight noise:- nearside front suspension?, possibly slight play in lower, rear bush?

Pass 25 Jun 2014 142,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 133,904 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,676 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Fail 13 Jul 2012 122,676 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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 discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 110,585 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s inner cv gator split

Fail 9 Jul 2011 110,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s inner cv gator split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on dash panel on

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,475 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 84,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,794 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,830 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 NKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKT, 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 GU05 NKT registered?

GU05 NKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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