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GJ05 HFV

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,503 mi
Last recorded253,503 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 253,503 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 253,496 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 247,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 217,959 miles

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

couple of bulbs out for centre stop light

Fail 31 Jan 2011 217,947 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

couple of bulbs out for centre stop light

Pass 17 Feb 2010 176,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 176,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake lever knob missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,395 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 122,392 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear indicators faded

centre stop light bulbs not working

Pass 10 Sep 2008 101,692 miles

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/f pads wearing quicker than n/s/f

rear brakes require adjustment.

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2008 101,692 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/f pads wearing quicker than n/s/f

rear brakes require adjustment.

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,769 miles

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

part of high stop light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,765 miles

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

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

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

part of high stop light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,025 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 HFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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