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GJ05 HFP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,925 mi
Last recorded207,925 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 207,925 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 207,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 206,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

gearbox mount deteriorated

hand brake cables deteriorated

nearside and offside front transmission/wheel bearing noise developing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 206,939 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

gearbox mount deteriorated

hand brake cables deteriorated

nearside and offside front transmission/wheel bearing noise developing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 206,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 199,431 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 192,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 184,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 175,647 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 170,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 155,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 146,137 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 146,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 130,004 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 130,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 114,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 97,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,105 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 18,116 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 HFP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

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

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