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GU05 LBO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,136 mi
Last recorded186,136 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 186,136 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 186,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 174,227 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 164,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 161,597 miles

engine undertray fitted

front arm bushes splitting slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2010 161,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine undertray fitted

front arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 144,441 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 144,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,636 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 124,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,804 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 74,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 70,662 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 35,594 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 LBO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

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

Is GU05 LBO safe to buy?

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