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KU05 GPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

251,194 mi
Last recorded251,194 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 251,194 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 195,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn on inner and outter face

Pass 27 Apr 2010 142,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,945 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outter wall

slight damagr to front number plate

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,769 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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KU05 GPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU05 GPO, 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 KU05 GPO registered?

KU05 GPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is KU05 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 GPO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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