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GL54 XJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 145,362 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 142,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 138,387 miles

exhaust knocking

off side front brake pads getting low

ride height very low

Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached loose in hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking

off side front brake pads getting low

ride height very low

Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,068 miles

off side front anti roll bar link boot split

Fail 12 Oct 2018 133,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

off side front anti roll bar link boot split

Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,276 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

slight exhaust leak center/rear joint

Fail 30 Sep 2017 126,272 miles

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre worn to limits

slight exhaust leak center/rear joint

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 117,862 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 111,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,557 miles

trailer electrical socket has had temporary repair made to secure it in position

Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 93,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 93,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear brake disc starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres close to the legal limit. 225/45/zr17 94y

Front of both outer sills damaged.

Nail located within o/s/r tyre tread and slight damage to n/s/r outter sidewall.

Vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 3 May 2012 86,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 86,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,678 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,500 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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GL54 XJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GL54 XJZ, 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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GL54 XJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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