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DU55 GDX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,493 mi
Last recorded223,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 GDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 223,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermintant rattle from engine/gearbox

Pass 2 Aug 2012 171,584 miles

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

oil leak from g/box

Pass 10 Aug 2011 111,193 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 111,158 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 102,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,796 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,693 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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DU55 GDX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

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

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