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GL05 FOM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

239,444 mi
Last recorded239,444 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 239,444 miles

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

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

exhaust showing signs of age

Pass 5 Aug 2019 222,035 miles

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2018 191,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre starting show wear on shoulders

Rear both tyres stepped inner shoulders

covers obscuring some components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 169,152 miles

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 148,427 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn near wear indicators

Pass 29 Jul 2015 146,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 141,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 141,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,825 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine cover fitted

osf tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 103,620 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

osf tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,475 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 81,175 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

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 FOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL05 FOM, 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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GL05 FOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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