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GJ05 LOD

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

247,860 mi
Last recorded247,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 247,860 miles

HANDBRAK EFFICIENCY OK OS LOWER THAN NEARSIDE BUT TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT/INVESTIGATION

Offside Rear DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUTSIDE

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 246,237 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 246,237 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 244,327 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged ok at present but may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 244,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment LONG TRAVEL AND BRAKES BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen damaged ok at present but may spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 239,095 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 239,093 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 282,385 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 282,385 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 220,591 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake balances

Pass 12 Sep 2015 206,263 miles

nearside front brake wear wire hanging loose

Fail 5 Sep 2015 206,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake wear wire hanging loose

Pass 12 Sep 2014 191,877 miles

slight play in o/s front steering and suspenions

Fail 4 Sep 2014 191,877 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in o/s front steering and suspenions

Pass 5 Sep 2013 179,228 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 179,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 172,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 161,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,584 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 139,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,714 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2009 107,714 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,621 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,973 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 LOD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

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

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