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GJ55 CYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 144,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2020 144,861 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers park on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 144,842 miles

Nearside Front CV gaiter slightly split - still prevents ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Jun 2016 143,815 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 143,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner section of tread renewal recommended. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded orange bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,006 miles

Accident damage to tailgate not affecting any MOT areas or items.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 121,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 121,160 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 110,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,586 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,903 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 59,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,348 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 CYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

GJ55 CYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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