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GF05 GYP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,699 mi
Last recorded161,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 GYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 161,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper wear in top suspension leg mounting

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Fail 7 Jul 2020 161,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated not reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no partly missing and plate delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in lower suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper wear in top suspension leg mounting

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop worn

Pass 22 May 2019 154,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 154,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 143,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance side indicator in mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 132,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,238 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 121,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 107,887 miles

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

eyelevel stop light not working

Fail 1 May 2015 107,887 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eyelevel stop light not working

Pass 12 May 2014 98,232 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 May 2013 88,360 miles

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

smoke test : fast pass 0.51 m-1 no print out due to fault with printer

Fail 15 May 2013 88,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

smoke test : fast pass 0.51 m-1 no print out due to fault with printer

Pass 1 May 2012 75,683 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 75,683 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 66,351 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 18 May 2010 54,887 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut in tread.

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread.

offside front tyre close to legal limit and scrubbed inner edge.

Pass 11 May 2009 45,845 miles

O/S/R tyre tread wearing low

Pass 27 May 2008 35,516 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GF05 GYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF05 GYP, 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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GF05 GYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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