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GJ05 WYR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,499 mi
Last recorded127,499 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 127,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 119,627 miles

Centre exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 19 May 2015 112,450 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front bearing noisey.

Pass 22 May 2014 105,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to os ns outer sills

low front bumper

Fail 22 May 2014 105,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to os ns outer sills

low front bumper

os ns rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 98,169 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 98,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 89,118 miles

both rear tyre slightly out of shape on inners

Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,830 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 71,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,474 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 WYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

GJ05 WYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 WYR shows 12 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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