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GJ05 VKH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,578 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 68,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 68,988 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 37,184 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 VKH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

GJ05 VKH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is GJ05 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 VKH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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