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G9 VRS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,732 miles

front discs poor/corroded on inner faces

front exhaust section showing corrossion

n/s/r outer sill showing damage/corrossion

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

steering/suspension & brake components showing extensive corrossion inc rear subframe

various areas of chassis showing corrossion

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 8 Dec 2020 158,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front discs poor/corroded on inner faces

front exhaust section showing corrossion

n/s/r outer sill showing damage/corrossion

o/s/f tyre slight inner edge wear

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

steering/suspension & brake components showing extensive corrossion inc rear subframe

various areas of chassis showing corrossion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Dec 2019 157,364 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front discs showing corrossion on inner faces

front exhaust showing corrossion

n/s/r outer sill showing corrossion/damage

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

subframe,suspension & subframes showing corrossion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 153,779 miles

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front discs corroded on inner faces

front exhaust sections rusty

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

subframe & suspension components all showing corrossion

Fail 6 Dec 2018 153,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

areas of chassis showing corrossion

front discs corroded on inner faces

front exhaust sections rusty

n/s/r shocker bumpstop torn

o/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

subframe & suspension components all showing corrossion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 150,025 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall 225/40/zr18y

surface corrossion visible on various suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,809 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 136,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 134,895 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no suppliers name on number plates

Fail 13 Dec 2011 128,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no suppliers name on number plates

Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,805 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 119,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,673 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,568 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 83,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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G9 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G9 VRS, 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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G9 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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