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GY05 DZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 148,952 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 148,950 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 144,189 miles

Rear lamp units are tinted.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 144,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear lamp units are tinted.

Pass 21 Apr 2014 223,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 216,482 miles

n/s/f roadspring broken

Pass 5 Mar 2012 208,036 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 198,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 185,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 168,130 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON THE INNER EDGE,N/S/F WEARING LOW

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 153,851 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER SECTION AND HAS A SMALL DEEP CUT

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

O/S/F SIDE REPEATER LAMP DISCOLOURING

Pass 3 Sep 2008 137,760 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW AND HAVE NAILS IN THEM

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 120,763 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Pass 7 Sep 2007 102,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,453 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,160 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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GY05 DZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY05 DZR, 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 GY05 DZR registered?

GY05 DZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 DZR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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