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KR05 CGU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 151,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front sill damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 151,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front sill damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2023 144,179 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 125,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 73,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,462 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 45,462 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,786 miles

body damage

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Fail 5 May 2015 23,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body damage

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 7 May 2014 16,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,026 miles

all tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,014 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 10 May 2011 9,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 7,665 miles

all tyres are starting to split/perish in the treads

Pass 14 May 2009 6,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,547 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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KR05 CGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KR05 CGU, 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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KR05 CGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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