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KU05 GOK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,563 mi
Last recorded124,563 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GOK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 124,563 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 121,337 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 121,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,984 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 115,436 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 112,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn near and off side rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,705 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away

edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 87,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,342 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 79,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,332 miles

both front indicators staering to show white light

Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,328 miles

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

both front indicators staering to show white light

strong advise offside front tyre is on 1, 6 mm perishing and tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KU05 GOK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KU05 GOK, 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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KU05 GOK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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