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DY55 GJX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,444 miles

oil leak

rear back plates coroded

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 115,831 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,076 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 81,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,456 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,400 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,327 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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DY55 GJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY55 GJX, 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 DY55 GJX registered?

DY55 GJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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