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GL05 YDW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,346 mi
Last recorded210,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 210,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 210,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 201,948 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 201,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 200,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 197,159 miles

x 2 front shock absorbers are corroded

x 2 rear upper arms rubber bushes are deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2020 197,012 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

x 2 front shock absorbers are corroded

x 2 rear upper arms rubber bushes are deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2019 185,089 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 172,894 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 172,824 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 164,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 151,357 miles

n/s outer cvgaitor condition

o/s/r disc got hot

rear shock covers broken

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Fail 13 Jul 2016 151,357 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s outer cvgaitor condition

o/s/r disc got hot

rear shock covers broken

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2015 135,788 miles

child seat fitted

n/s cv gaitor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brakes slight bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,353 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML ON

diesel around fuel filter

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

front registration plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate has small cracks

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 48,424 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 YDW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

GL05 YDW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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