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GV05 KUX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

169,710 mi
Last recorded169,710 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 169,710 miles

Rear axle corroded in areas

underbody brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 8 Nov 2022 162,447 miles

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 1 Dec 2021 155,691 miles

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

Rear brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe getting corroded

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

Pass 27 Nov 2019 143,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,208 miles

slight play in nearside front inner steering arm

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,129 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,278 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,152 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,273 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,713 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,116 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes snatchy

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 14,262 miles

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

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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GV05 KUX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GV05 KUX, 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 GV05 KUX registered?

GV05 KUX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is GV05 KUX safe to buy?

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