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GN55 ZXU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

215,045 mi
Last recorded215,045 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 215,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 202,623 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 202,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 189,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 189,214 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 27 May 2014 177,475 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 177,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 168,037 miles

Advise lower arm bushes worn

Advise nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2013 168,037 miles

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

Advise lower arm bushes worn

Advise nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 157,631 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low

Advise front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2011 150,369 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 277,524 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 277,524 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 GN55 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

GN55 ZXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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