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GN05 GHZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,407 mi
Last recorded152,407 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,407 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 149,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,467 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 140,908 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 140,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 139,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 136,785 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,785 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 135,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 116,052 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 GHZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN05 GHZ, 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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What year was GN05 GHZ registered?

GN05 GHZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GN05 GHZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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