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GJ05 DTZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,329 mi
Last recorded170,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 170,329 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 170,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 162,051 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 154,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 154,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 143,272 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 137,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 124,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,551 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,425 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,074 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,853 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,853 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,376 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 1 Jul 2011 47,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 27,662 miles

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

front numberplate slightly damaged

front/rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 DTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

GJ05 DTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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