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GJ05 JHO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,099 mi
Last recorded107,099 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 107,099 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,099 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,569 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides tyres inner edge worn very low ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner rear mounting splitting /soft (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 105,569 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides tyres inner edge worn very low ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner rear mounting splitting /soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 3 bulbs out (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips in centre area (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 100,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips in centre area (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,950 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 20 Apr 2016 94,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2015 86,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,492 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,234 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Sill trims fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,511 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,525 miles

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

traces of grease around n/s c.v. gaiter recommend further investigation

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,616 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 27,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 JHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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