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GL05 VAD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,273 mi
Last recorded134,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,273 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 134,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 131,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre flat on arrival

Fail 7 Jun 2019 126,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 120,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,221 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,221 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,301 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,424 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 83,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,301 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,817 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 40,817 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,977 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,427 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 VAD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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