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GJ55 CYL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,458 mi
Last recorded179,458 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 179,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 166,609 miles

Nearside outer cv gaiter perished and starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2015 154,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 154,424 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,345 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,091 miles

advise brake discs corroded and noisy in operation

advise front tyres starting to wear low

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise rear wiper poor condition

advise slight distortion to rear tyres

advise slight play in main suspension arm bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,220 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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GJ55 CYL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

GJ55 CYL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 CYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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