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AP05 GUG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

217,381 mi
Last recorded217,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 217,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LONG CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 217,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LONG CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,910 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 95,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 95,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,603 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,633 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 67,062 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear disc back plates heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 52,835 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 46,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside tail light one bulb not working.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,074 miles

Nearside tail light one bulb not working.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,407 miles

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

Rear number plate not clipped in holder correctly.

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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AP05 GUG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AP05 GUG, 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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AP05 GUG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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