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GN54 YUD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,920 mi
Last recorded231,920 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 231,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 223,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 223,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 212,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 199,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 184,288 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 173,438 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread, keep a check.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 173,438 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread, keep a check.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 166,670 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 158,958 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 148,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 148,867 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering rack extension has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2010 127,812 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 127,812 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 111,833 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 87,374 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear tyre perished

steering system has slight free play detected at steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,374 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

offside rear tyre perished

steering system has slight free play detected at steering rack

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 YUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

GN54 YUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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