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GF05 TUJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 TUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 90,974 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 90,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,940 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,503 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 59,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 46,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 41,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 40,283 miles

Fuel flap sticks

Pass 10 May 2016 38,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,113 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,717 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 TUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

GF05 TUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is GF05 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 TUJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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