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GN05 MDF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,800 mi
Last recorded130,800 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

track rod end on offside possiable the wrong one fitted but servicable

Fail 2 Sep 2015 130,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

track rod end on offside possiable the wrong one fitted but servicable

Pass 6 Aug 2014 120,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Oct 2013 111,787 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS AROUND INNER WALL

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 111,787 miles

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

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

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS AROUND INNER WALL

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,191 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 103,165 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 98,079 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 150,225 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

Fail 22 Apr 2009 150,214 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

several small chips in screen

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 MDF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

GN05 MDF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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