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GN55 JCZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,140 mi
Last recorded165,140 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 JCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 165,140 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 165,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 157,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 151,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pin bushes slightly worn... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pin bushes slightly worn... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,606 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight under side corrosion rear areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 137,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight under side corrosion front to rear

Fail 28 Sep 2021 137,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight under side corrosion front to rear

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,263 miles

Engine cover and under trays

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,413 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,842 miles

handbrake cable notchy

stability warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake cable notchy

stability warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front back plate corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front back plate corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,144 miles

Both rear brake hub back plates corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes slightly uneven on application

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 79,144 miles

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

Both rear brake hub back plates corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes slightly uneven on application

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 68,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

repaired screen damage

Fail 21 Jul 2012 64,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

repaired screen damage

Pass 16 Jul 2011 58,585 miles

advise check fuel filter ??????

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,473 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GN55 JCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GN55 JCZ, 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 GN55 JCZ registered?

GN55 JCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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