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KU05 GXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

233,308 mi
Last recorded233,308 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 233,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 200,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 194,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 194,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 183,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops split/perished

front wishbone rear most bushes has slight cracks/perished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 174,311 miles

Offside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing

both rear bump stops are perished

Fail 4 Jul 2016 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front binding brakes

Offside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing

both rear bump stops are perished

low coolent level

Fail 3 Jul 2015 163,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre inner shoulder tread wearing unevenly

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated on both sides

Pass 3 Jul 2015 163,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre inner shoulder tread wearing unevenly

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated on both sides

Pass 2 Jul 2014 150,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated allowing dust covers to drop down shock absorbers

various minor paint & body damage

Fail 2 Jul 2014 150,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated allowing dust covers to drop down shock absorbers

various minor paint & body damage

Pass 7 Jun 2013 135,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2013 135,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2012 119,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

various minor paint & body damage

Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,673 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,437 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXH, 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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KU05 GXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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