MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside 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)
both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to perish
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside 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)
both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to perish
Airbag light on
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish
Offside indicator repeater lens cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Airbag light on
Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish
Nearside front tyre on 2mm
Offside indicator repeater lens cracked
Rear brake discs starting to rust
Rear brake pads getting low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Air bag light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Handbrake cables feeling tight
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Air bag light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Handbrake cables feeling tight
Both front suspension arm rear bushes perished
Offside rear tyre on 2mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both front suspension arm rear bushes perished
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre on 2mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ55 UPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?
GJ55 UPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2005.
Is GJ55 UPW safe to buy?
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