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GF05 PDU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,052 mi
Last recorded105,052 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 105,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel eirther brake pads need bedding in, or brake system requires bleeding (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights position 1 for mot requirements

fluid contamination o/s/f suspension arm area

front tow bar bracket etc, covered with cuddly toy

o/s and n/s main beam images slightly high,, recommend check

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Fail 4 May 2023 105,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body has an unsafe modification front tow bar bracket, with chain (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification rear ball and chain, with nails/screws in hanging from rear bumper (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn end link/drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light taped (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s headlamp beam image slightly cloudy, light intensity slightly reduced

o/s and n/s main beam images slightly high, recommend check

objects hanging from front and rear of vehicle, and strapped to roof rack

parking brake slightly graunchy in operation

tape on n/s headlamp lens, and o/s and n/s rear tail lamp lenses

Pass 16 May 2022 99,105 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 99,066 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play metal drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 hoses both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link slight play metal drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 hoses both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,209 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,974 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 78,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,334 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,882 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,882 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,585 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 53,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 48,887 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,387 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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GF05 PDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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