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GY05 AKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 AKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,019 miles

Nearside Damage outer sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion underside

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,513 miles

Body damage in places

Exhaust corroding

N/S/F outer body sill damaged

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner quarter

Slight corrosion underside

Pass 24 Feb 2021 72,203 miles

brake hoses deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,374 miles

brake hoses deteriorated / perished

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,707 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

suspension bushes worn

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,823 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,891 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (border line pass)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,869 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 25,060 miles

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

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

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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GY05 AKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GY05 AKZ, 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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GY05 AKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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