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GJ55 AHF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,613 mi
Last recorded94,613 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AHF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,613 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,262 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,238 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing boshes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,022 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,205 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,275 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 60,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,579 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,924 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,922 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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GJ55 AHF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ55 AHF, 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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GJ55 AHF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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