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GU05 LBF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,371 mi
Last recorded146,371 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 146,371 miles

Both front plus nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread on inner edges

Nearside front wishbone front bush has play

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,675 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,945 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 117,823 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,665 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,665 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,645 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,645 miles

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

screw in nsr tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,702 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,817 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,473 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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GU05 LBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU05 LBF, 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 GU05 LBF registered?

GU05 LBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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