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KU05 GXJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,660 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded but still secure

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

ns and o/s outer sills getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting corroded

vehicle in general corroded underneath

Fail 11 Jul 2022 84,660 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded but still secure

front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

ns and o/s outer sills getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

rear suspension arms getting corroded

vehicle in general corroded underneath

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 71,131 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORRSION FLAKEY RUST

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres slight scrubbing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 61,527 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,359 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 49,629 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 49,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 45,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 41,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,576 miles

inner front discs slightly scored

oil light on

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 May 2011 37,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

inner front discs slightly scored

oil light on

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,656 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 21,776 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 GXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GXJ, 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 GXJ registered?

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

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