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GD05 FXA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 129,065 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 118,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,302 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to clearly inspect rear inner brake pads

Fail 24 Jun 2022 112,302 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to clearly inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2021 108,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,588 miles

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,588 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake flexi hose not in holder but secure

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,274 miles

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

nearside front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,151 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 74,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,090 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,775 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,946 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,338 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GD05 FXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD05 FXA, 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 GD05 FXA registered?

GD05 FXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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