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GL05 TZN

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,137 mi
Last recorded160,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 TZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 160,137 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 160,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 159,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 148,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 137,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,405 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,109 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 49,862 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,927 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 TZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

GL05 TZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is GL05 TZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TZN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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