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GN54 LWO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,638 mi
Last recorded175,638 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 LWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 175,638 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 167,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 156,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,310 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 146,671 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake just met requirements

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 134,854 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 134,854 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,204 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 128,198 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,372 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,600 miles

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

condensation in both front indicator lamps and nearside rear lamp cluster

exhaust heat sheild in secure at front of system

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,123 miles

Both Rear axle bushes perishing slightly not effecting operation

Nearside rear handbrake cable outer covering cracked not effecting operation.

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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GN54 LWO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GN54 LWO, 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 GN54 LWO registered?

GN54 LWO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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