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GJ05 JJU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,668 mi
Last recorded121,668 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,668 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall / cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low / cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged by spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall / cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low / cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,559 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,743 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,469 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front brake disc,s are corroded (inner)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front brake disc,s are corroded (inner)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,735 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,947 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 22,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,374 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 JJU, 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 JJU registered?

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

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