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GM05 BCK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,937 miles

nearside front shock absorber has a sight misting of oil.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 125,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 120,254 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,164 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and feathered

Fail 3 Nov 2017 112,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and feathered

Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,174 miles

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

cut to n/s/r tyre wall no cords showing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GM05 BCK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GM05 BCK, 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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GM05 BCK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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