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GF55 LZX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

261,180 mi
Last recorded261,180 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 LZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 261,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 230,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 198,891 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 165,081 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 165,081 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,263 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 LZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF55 LZX, 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 GF55 LZX registered?

GF55 LZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GF55 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 LZX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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