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GV55 KSZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 KSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 113,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,765 miles

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,905 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 92,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,141 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,659 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty restricting movement (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rusty restricting movement (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,561 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,front brake discs wearing+pads,nearside front outer c.v. boot leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 74,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,748 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,754 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,436 miles

front+rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,176 miles

brake pads wearing

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,960 miles

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

brake pads wearing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,843 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)

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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GV55 KSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GV55 KSZ, 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 GV55 KSZ registered?

GV55 KSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is GV55 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 KSZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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