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G17 DNM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,403 mi
Last recorded126,403 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 DNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 126,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 111,879 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 108,398 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 106,452 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,046 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,768 miles

EML on.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,567 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,443 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,299 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,630 miles

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

front and rear tyres worn nearside rear worn on inner tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,354 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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G17 DNM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G17 DNM, 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 G17 DNM registered?

G17 DNM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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