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GF55 VAH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,491 mi
Last recorded184,491 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2017 184,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 178,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 172,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 166,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 142,006 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

N/s/r tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 93,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,598 miles

Offside Rear 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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GF55 VAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

GF55 VAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is GF55 VAH safe to buy?

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