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GJ05 DPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 101,443 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,026 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 92,026 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,170 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,604 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,985 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,669 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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GJ05 DPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ05 DPO, 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 GJ05 DPO registered?

GJ05 DPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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