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GJ55 CXV

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,643 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 81,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,320 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 74,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,482 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged but showing correct colour light (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 68,417 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged but showing correct colour light (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,679 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 64,679 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 61,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,634 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,630 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,180 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 42,179 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,375 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

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 CXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXV, 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 GJ55 CXV registered?

GJ55 CXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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