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GJ55 URS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,792 miles

front suspension bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge near the limit

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge near the limit

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,318 miles

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

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,318 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 69,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,115 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,881 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre(inner edge)

Advise nearside front tyre (inner edge) tread wearing low

Advise offside front tyre(inner edge) tread wearing low

Advise offside rear tyre (inner edge) tread wearing loe

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,181 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 36,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,143 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 URS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

GJ55 URS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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