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GF55 VAM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,369 mi
Last recorded202,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 202,369 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 178,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 154,108 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 154,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 153,889 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 153,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 132,340 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot heavily perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,310 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,634 miles

wipers

Fail 20 Jun 2012 59,634 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,239 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 38,239 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,265 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 15,863 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,119 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 12,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VAM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

GF55 VAM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GF55 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 VAM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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