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GL05 FPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,140 mi
Last recorded190,140 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 190,140 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 189,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 176,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 162,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 148,503 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 133,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 118,399 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,784 miles

near side windmirror glass cracked, underside covered completely.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 92,824 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2009 92,656 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,505 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,416 miles

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

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 FPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

GL05 FPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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