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KY55 GDV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,036 mi
Last recorded169,036 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 GDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 169,036 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 169,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 164,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 164,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 156,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear suspension & components corroded/all suspension bushes wearing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 156,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear suspension & components corroded/all suspension bushes wearing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,711 miles

Nearside Rear 1 of 4 position lamps not working

Offside Rear 1 of 4 position lamps not working

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 148,711 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 1 of 4 position lamps not working

Offside Rear 1 of 4 position lamps not working

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 140,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper casing adrift

Nearside headlamp dip beam becoming dim

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Rear subframe and chassis areas surface corroded

Rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,367 miles

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber casing adrift

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

Offside Rear inner edge worn on tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber casing adrift

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

Offside Rear inner edge worn on tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread,also cut in tread approx. 20mm long. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 121,263 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Securing band broken,rusted through. (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking pedal area (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread,also cut in tread approx. 20mm long. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 112,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight stiffness in handbrake operation

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 72,923 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,169 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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KY55 GDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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