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DU55 GBF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,751 mi
Last recorded107,751 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 GBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 68,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 63,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,549 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,025 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 44,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,819 miles

nearside front tyre below limit inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,095 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2011 30,095 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,102 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU55 GBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DU55 GBF, 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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What year was DU55 GBF registered?

DU55 GBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 GBF safe to buy?

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