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KU05 GYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,275 mi
Last recorded212,275 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 212,275 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded away

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 212,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly located to top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded away

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 204,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 195,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 186,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 177,620 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 164,488 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 164,488 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 152,204 miles

unable to see brakes through wheels to carry out full inspection.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 152,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to see brakes through wheels to carry out full inspection.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 140,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,850 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,594 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,473 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,899 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,938 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,682 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,475 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,826 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 GYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

KU05 GYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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