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GJ05 WYM

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

284,318 mi
Last recorded284,318 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 284,318 miles

oil leaks

Fail 23 Apr 2016 284,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

adjust parking brake

oil leaks

Pass 22 Apr 2015 264,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 240,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 216,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 191,989 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 191,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 169,444 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 142,259 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side mirror cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,969 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,664 miles

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

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

slight movement in off side steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2007 61,788 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 61,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,917 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 WYM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

GJ05 WYM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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