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KU05 GSZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 112,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 99,561 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 99,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,455 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,112 miles

n/s/r wheel slit binding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,351 miles

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel high

rear discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,307 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 67,307 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,402 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,167 miles

Offside rear door does not open.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 47,167 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside rear door does not open.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,689 miles

accident damage to NSF

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,324 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 GSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

KU05 GSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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