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GJ55 VXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,522 mi
Last recorded187,522 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 187,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 183,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 179,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 166,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 139,861 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Brake holds on slightly after handbrake application. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 136,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 132,848 miles

O EMISSION

Pass 16 May 2018 128,128 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 124,344 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 118,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 112,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 106,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 100,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 95,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,839 miles

Rear brake pads getting low and disc's worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,940 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 40,676 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread area

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 VXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

GJ55 VXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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