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GX55 LGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,600 mi
Last recorded116,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 116,600 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking points, under sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened sub frame has been cut and welded in order to gain access to wishbone bolts. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that feed flexi hoses over rear axle are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 113,165 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,844 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,951 miles

Central Front Gear box leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem - Condition

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,252 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 85,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,511 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,511 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,592 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2010 45,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 45,634 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,387 miles

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,306 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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GX55 LGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX55 LGD, 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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GX55 LGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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