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GN05 UPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

327,419 mi
Last recorded327,419 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 UPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 327,419 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 327,418 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine Management light ON

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 311,536 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 311,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 311,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 233,292 miles

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 233,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracked.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 150,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre,tread worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2007 149,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre,tread worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 3,468 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 UPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

GN05 UPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GN05 UPV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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