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GL05 XOA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,933 mi
Last recorded167,933 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 167,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 167,858 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 158,559 miles

brake back plates corroded on all wheels

Pass 26 Oct 2013 148,382 miles

Front discs coroded and badly worn

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

O/S/F suspension arm front bush starting to deteriate

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Oct 2013 148,382 miles

Front discs coroded and badly worn

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

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

O/S/F suspension arm front bush starting to deteriate

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,347 miles

front discs worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,537 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

tyre light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,170 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

tyre monitor light staying on

Fail 23 Nov 2010 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

tyre monitor light staying on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,748 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,618 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 69,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XOA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XOA, 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 XOA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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