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KY55 GDA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,668 mi
Last recorded70,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 GDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,668 miles

EML on

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

O/S/R brake has slight bind

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 70,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt stuck (5.2.5b)

EML on

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

O/S/R brake has slight bind

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,416 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,416 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil level low

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,743 miles

n/s/rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,986 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,686 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,897 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 13,897 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)

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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KY55 GDA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY55 GDA, 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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KY55 GDA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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