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GL05 TZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,302 mi
Last recorded179,302 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 179,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 179,301 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 172,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil residue on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2020 167,088 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 167,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue on engine

Pass 10 Apr 2019 162,083 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,142 miles

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

oil residue on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2017 137,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake 16%

Fail 4 Mar 2016 130,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake 16%

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,171 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 123,171 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 104,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,706 miles

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 TZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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