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GL05 YDY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

203,256 mi
Last recorded203,256 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 203,256 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 190,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nsr bump stop broken

osr bump stop broken

Pass 5 Aug 2019 174,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 152,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,099 miles

offside front disc shield corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,392 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,752 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,533 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 28,368 miles

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

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 YDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

GL05 YDY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is GL05 YDY safe to buy?

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