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GF05 PFE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 124,300 miles

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

O/s head lamp on borderline high.

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,300 miles

O/s head lamp on borderline high.

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,262 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 107,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 89,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 122,914 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 122,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 PFE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

GF05 PFE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is GF05 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 PFE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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