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GL54 NSO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,097 mi
Last recorded184,097 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 NSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 184,097 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing and side repeater slightly damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2018 183,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

REAR BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE - SUSPECT LOW - ADVISE CHECK

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front undertray loose

Pass 11 Feb 2017 167,506 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2016 150,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 135,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 118,468 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 118,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 106,827 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,794 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge and going out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,794 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge and going out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,760 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,324 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 64,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 46,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

slight weap n/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,162 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

slight weap n/s outer cv gaiter

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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GL54 NSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL54 NSO, 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 GL54 NSO registered?

GL54 NSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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