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KU05 GZK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 137,118 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rusty under body

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,118 miles

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

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

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

rusty under carriage

Pass 30 Jan 2021 127,992 miles

2 rear wheels the brakes are binding slightly

nearside front cv boot rubber perished

o/s/f drop link minor play

Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,717 miles

nearside front cv boot rubber starting to crack

windscreen has minor stone chip

2 front tyres wearing low on tread plus wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,103 miles

damage in zone A of screen,in limit

seepage at nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter near clamp

Fail 4 Feb 2019 112,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear side light about 70 % working

boot lid opens only from in side

damage in zone A of screen,in limit

seepage at nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter near clamp

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,369 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 100,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,811 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside 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)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,298 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slight perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perishing and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, wearing more on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, perishing and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,948 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,810 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,916 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,574 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 GZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol 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 GZK, 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 GZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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