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KY55 GDF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,360 mi
Last recorded166,360 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 GDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 166,360 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 166,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2022 155,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,130 miles

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

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside non obligatory door mirror deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2021 145,127 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside non obligatory door mirror deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,289 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2020 137,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front tyre approx 2.7mm tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,495 miles

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

Nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2018 121,495 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front outer cv gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,986 miles

N/s and o/s rear tyres worn smooth on inside edge ( under inflated) advise replacement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,470 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 93,891 miles

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

Slight imbalance rear brakes, service and hand brake, offside weaker

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Slight imbalance rear brakes, service and hand brake, offside weaker

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,829 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 70,829 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2012 60,708 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,708 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,257 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 46,257 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2009 27,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2008 18,459 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GDF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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