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GJ05 DNX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,716 mi
Last recorded185,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 185,716 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Front Tyres badly worn on edges

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc anfd pad appear overheated

Fail 8 Jun 2016 185,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Front Tyres badly worn on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc anfd pad appear overheated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 168,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 168,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing BADLY on inner edges! (advise front and rear wheel alignment check/adjust)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 153,189 miles

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate is slightly damaged/cracked!

offside front brake disc backing plate is badly corroded! (advise replacement)

offside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner edge! (advise full front and rear wheel alignment check/adjust)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 153,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate is slightly damaged/cracked!

offside front brake disc backing plate is badly corroded! (advise replacement)

offside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner edge! (advise full front and rear wheel alignment check/adjust)

Pass 29 May 2013 137,300 miles

general corrosion to fr9ont anti roll bar

n/s/f tyrte tread close to wear bars

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes deteriortated and worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres both worn abnormaly on inner shoulders

Fail 29 May 2013 35,572 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion to fr9ont anti roll bar

n/s/f tyrte tread close to wear bars

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension bushes deteriortated and worn

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres both worn abnormaly on inner shoulders

Pass 30 May 2012 123,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2012 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 102,608 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 82,398 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 65,078 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,819 miles

childs seat fitted rto nb/s/r--unable to fully inspect belt

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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GJ05 DNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ05 DNX, 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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GJ05 DNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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