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2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,550 mi
Last recorded133,550 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 USD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 133,550 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 133,549 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,755 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 117,755 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,763 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 93,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,138 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,138 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,373 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 73,288 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,668 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,701 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 37,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bothrear tyres starting to perrish

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 USD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 USD, 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 USD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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