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GJ55 URP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 URP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,853 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,853 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,127 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 82,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,052 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 URP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URP, 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 URP registered?

GJ55 URP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is GJ55 URP safe to buy?

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