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GL05 FNU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,865 mi
Last recorded179,865 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 179,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded-rear springs corroded-o.s.f shocker slight leak

Fail 13 Mar 2024 179,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded-rear springs corroded-o.s.f shocker slight leak

Pass 6 Mar 2023 163,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,104 miles

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 140,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 131,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,650 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner tread slighty deformed

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,609 miles

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

Nearside Front c.v boot leaking slightly

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front c.v boot leaking slightly

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f disc backing plate corroded

o/s/f disc backing plate corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 95,181 miles

o/s/f disc backing plate corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f disc backing plate corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,476 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on insde edge (tracking required)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small chips in screen

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,319 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,399 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,399 miles

Battery insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,757 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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GL05 FNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GL05 FNU, 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 GL05 FNU registered?

GL05 FNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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