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KU05 GUE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,160 mi
Last recorded163,160 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 163,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 156,928 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 160,823 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 156,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 153,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,730 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Front window not working

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracks showing cords

rear exhaust box cracking and slight blows

Pass 20 Jul 2016 147,861 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 19 Jul 2016 147,825 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jul 2015 141,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 135,715 miles

exhaust bracket rusting on rear silencer

Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhust bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,694 miles

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

center exhaust bracket weld broken

nearside rear door cannot be opened

Pass 30 Jan 2012 114,193 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 114,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 97,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 97,697 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 68,592 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,644 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 GUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

KU05 GUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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