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GF55 XRC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 167,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 157,401 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake calliper has modified mounting secure & not affecting operation

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 157,221 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake calliper has modified mounting secure & not affecting operation

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 151,664 miles

Nearside Front brake calliper has modified mounting secure & not affecting operation

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & both rear main arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields not fully secure

Pass 25 Jan 2022 147,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 145,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 145,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 144,119 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 144,097 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 138,074 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 137,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,829 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,829 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 101,817 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,063 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 79,443 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear (lipped)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate starting to fade/discolour

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate starting to fade/discolour

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,717 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 XRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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