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GF05 LDY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

469,032 mi
Last recorded469,032 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2017 469,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

slight smoke

Pass 10 Sep 2015 432,686 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 431,790 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 382,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 314,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 257,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 182,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,891 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 LDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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