MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag light on .
Engine management light on.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 VJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?
GJ05 VJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2005.
Is GJ05 VJX safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ05 VJX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ05 VJX have outstanding finance?
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