MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
280,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Fuel tank wet with fluid
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
All four brake back plates badly corroded
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
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front rear wishbone bushes perished
Both rear tyres on legal limit now
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
O/S/F CV joint worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres worn on inner edges
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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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