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GF55 BMY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,020 mi
Last recorded188,020 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 188,020 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear seats folded at time of test-n/s/f/ anti roll bar link has slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2019 159,035 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 159,035 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced both side rear side lamps (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/f/ (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 135,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,125 miles

O/S/R tyre, low tread depth on inside edge

Fail 21 Dec 2017 123,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre, low tread depth on inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 111,856 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 111,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2015 103,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured PARTLY WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2013 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres have low tread on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,335 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 77,335 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 68,773 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 68,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,965 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,679 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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GF55 BMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GF55 BMY, 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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GF55 BMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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