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GF55 NBD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,707 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 9 Nov 2017 129,707 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Nov 2016 120,540 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2016 120,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tread leaking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,693 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,693 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,684 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,682 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,695 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear discs slightly worn

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 75,189 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,059 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,059 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and bald inner edge.

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,694 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 NBD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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