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KU05 GWF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,612 mi
Last recorded215,612 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 215,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 207,950 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

outer sill units corroded x 2

Fail 9 Oct 2023 207,887 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

outer sill units corroded x 2

Pass 24 Oct 2022 201,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 201,190 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 194,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 194,542 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 189,626 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 173,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 161,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 147,637 miles

tyres osr5mmosf3mm nsr5mm nsf3mm

Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,087 miles

osr4mm osf3mm nsr3mm nsf3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2015 113,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,708 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 40,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,483 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,902 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 GWF 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 81%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

KU05 GWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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