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GL05 TWG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,505 mi
Last recorded152,505 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,505 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 152,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 144,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,707 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 129,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 122,672 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 122,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 112,643 miles

Offside Front drop link has play

Rear rear brake discs rusty but pads ok

Rear rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2016 112,511 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drop link has play

Rear rear brake discs rusty but pads ok

Rear rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,686 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake discs are corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 76,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,497 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,533 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,480 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bumper damaged

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 TWG 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 63.6%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

GL05 TWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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