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GJ05 DTK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,591 mi
Last recorded205,591 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 205,591 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 205,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin dics's scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 198,098 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 65% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 189,766 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be missread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 173,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 173,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 167,467 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear bump stops

Pass 10 Jul 2013 158,044 miles

Both front tyres approx 3-4mm

Both rear bump stops badly perrished.

Front control arm bushes slightly worn.

O/S mirror glass damaged.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 158,044 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres approx 3-4mm

Both rear bump stops badly perrished.

Front control arm bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S mirror glass damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 142,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 142,374 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 134,705 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 134,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,629 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 126,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 113,744 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 DTK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

GJ05 DTK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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