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GF05 PDZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 144,059 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 143,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 125,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 108,711 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 108,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 94,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,093 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 76,093 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,297 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2008 44,297 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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 PDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PDZ, 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 GF05 PDZ registered?

GF05 PDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is GF05 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 PDZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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