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GJ05 VKM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,594 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise Att (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Disc slightly pitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly reduced output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 105,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Advise Att (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Disc slightly pitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly reduced output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,748 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle S/Frame; bubbled beneath plastic coating & thru clip; **Advise Closer inspection** (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre; tread low to edges + with some chaffing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre; tread low to edges; going smooth to inside. + with some chaffing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,528 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle; bubbled underneath plastic coating; Advise Closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear both tyres slightly worn to insides

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,528 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lamp damaged (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle; bubbled underneath plastic coating; Advise Closer inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres slightly worn to insides

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,352 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,640 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 46,395 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 VKM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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