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GN54 ULK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

232,824 mi
Last recorded232,824 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 ULK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 232,824 miles

FRONT PAD GETTING LOW

Fail 27 Aug 2015 23,224 miles

FRONT PAD GETTING LOW

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

Pass 7 Sep 2014 228,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long footbrake travel

lower arm bushes feel slight worn

o/s/r brakes slight flucuation

vehicle has various damage

windscreen wiper blades worn/split at ends

Fail 4 Sep 2014 228,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both parking brake cables are in very poor condition

vehicle has various damage

windscreen wiper blades worn/split at ends

Pass 15 Sep 2013 220,412 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded and below service standards

Fail 10 Sep 2013 220,295 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine under tray not fully secure

front brake discs corroded and below service standards

Pass 12 Sep 2012 213,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

inner wheel arch linners fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing heavily on edges (raised tread)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 212,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coolant level low

inner wheel arch linners fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing heavily on edges (raised tread)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 206,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside registration plate bulb is dim but still illuminates the plate

Fail 14 Sep 2011 206,120 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside registration plate bulb is dim but still illuminates the plate

Pass 27 Jul 2010 197,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 189,747 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 176,882 miles

Front tyres worn on edges but do not fail due to tread design

N/S/R shock absorber shroud broken

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 ULK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GN54 ULK, 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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GN54 ULK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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