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GR55 OFS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,977 mi
Last recorded121,977 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 OFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,301 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner treads

Fail 13 Oct 2016 111,301 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner treads

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,809 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Upper inner (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,270 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,594 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,594 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,154 miles

SRS Light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,246 miles

Air bag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Air bag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,557 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

h/light aim on limits - unable to adjust, oil level on min.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,737 miles

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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GR55 OFS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GR55 OFS, 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 GR55 OFS registered?

GR55 OFS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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