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GJ55 LWC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 150,282 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 150,282 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 139,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,002 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2017 130,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 114,432 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,425 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,798 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,439 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,313 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,719 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 LWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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