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GJ54 LML

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,332 mi
Last recorded122,332 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 LML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slip on play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,148 miles

Front offside brake pad is low

Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,148 miles

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

Front offside brake pad is low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,664 miles

Both Rear Brakes Binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wear In Both Front Brake Reaction Bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,108 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside tailgate damper missing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside tailgate damper missing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,227 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,116 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,662 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 22,568 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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GJ54 LML is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ54 LML, 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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GJ54 LML is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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