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GL55 DHC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

224,502 mi
Last recorded224,502 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 224,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 217,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 205,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 183,257 miles

Both front lower ball joint boots worn

Both front wishbone bushes worn

Chips in windscreen

Offside Front wing repeater lens damaged

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2021 167,512 miles

Both side undertrays damaged

Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Front wheel arch trim damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear washers inop

Fail 9 Mar 2021 167,512 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both side undertrays damaged

Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Front wheel arch trim damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear washers inop

Pass 10 Jan 2018 139,232 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,038 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres slightly lumpy

Pass 22 Jun 2016 129,120 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 129,120 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 121,677 miles

inside edge of front brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 May 2014 110,434 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 110,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,958 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,044 miles

nearside rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 48,792 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GL55 DHC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL55 DHC, 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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GL55 DHC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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