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GL05 JKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

280,183 mi
Last recorded280,183 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2026 280,183 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbonr rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner tread and tyre out of shape (flat spot) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 268,613 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front outer cv boot cracked and weeping grease

both front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2025 268,030 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Nearside front outer cv boot cracked and weeping grease

both front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2024 252,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 236,792 miles

Fuel tank wet with fluid

Pass 12 Jan 2022 215,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 195,102 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 194,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 173,824 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 158,120 miles

All four brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 158,120 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All four brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,801 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 152,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 143,262 miles

Both front rear wishbone bushes perished

Both rear tyres on legal limit now

Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 122,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 122,176 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,848 miles

O/S/F CV joint worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,677 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,411 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 28,410 miles

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

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

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 JKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL05 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

GL05 JKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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