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KU05 GUH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,083 mi
Last recorded174,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 174,083 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 172,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 172,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 167,541 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 161,685 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 158,801 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 154,604 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE WEAK RUSTY REPLACEW OR REMOVE

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TEST WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK CABLES TO CALIPERS GREASE LEVERS SAME .

Fail 12 Dec 2018 154,604 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE WEAK RUSTY REPLACEW OR REMOVE

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE TEST WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK CABLES TO CALIPERS GREASE LEVERS SAME .

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 149,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked inner clip loose (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides front backing plates slightly corroded

wax oil needed

Pass 20 Dec 2016 142,998 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both rear hand brakes just met limits 16% (3.7.B.6b)

brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately all 4 back plates rusty worn remove or replace both fronts n/s/r (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wax oil needed

Pass 3 Dec 2013 137,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,812 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,339 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,688 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 100,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 74,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,259 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper arm nut cover trim missing

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 GUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GUH, 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 GUH registered?

KU05 GUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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