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GJ55 CYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,690 mi
Last recorded153,690 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 153,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 142,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,000 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2015 161,560 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,284 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Sep 2012 106,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,029 miles

engine mangement light is on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,431 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 54,132 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CYS, 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 CYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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