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GN05 DME

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,791 mi
Last recorded151,791 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 DME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 151,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 147,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 147,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 130,243 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamps deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 112,036 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

non standard suspension components fitted

ns rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 6 Oct 2017 111,527 miles

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

non standard suspension components fitted

ns rear shock absorber dust cover missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,114 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill edge distorted and slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,759 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill edge (2.4.A.3)

ns front tyre wearing on inner edge

ns rear tyre wearing on outer edge

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,318 miles

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

os front brake binding slightly

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limt

Fail 3 Oct 2014 68,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

os front brake binding slightly

os rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,678 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake discs slightly corroded

os rear tyre wearing slightly on inner egde

Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,607 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake discs slightly corroded

os rear tyre wearing slightly on inner egde

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,940 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,940 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,843 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light is on

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,218 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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GN05 DME is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GN05 DME, 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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GN05 DME is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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