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GN05 GGA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,595 mi
Last recorded143,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 GGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 143,595 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe near hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake not returning to stop fully

Fail 31 May 2018 143,551 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush in inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured on top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe near hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake not returning to stop fully

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,274 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking in tred

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear cracking in tred

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

Offside Rear cracking in tred

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil around power steering pump

oil around gearbox

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 126,169 miles

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

oil leak gearbox and sump

slightly corroded rear discs

Pass 24 Sep 2012 124,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s steering rack drum stick slightly bent.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 124,587 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 117,545 miles

both front brake discs badly worn

Fail 15 Sep 2011 117,545 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs badly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 110,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,624 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 106,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 106,951 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 GGA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GGA, 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 GGA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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