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GY05 WUJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,248 mi
Last recorded205,248 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 205,248 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Fail 26 May 2011 205,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on edge

Pass 27 May 2010 199,718 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 199,718 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot excess gain from back seats

diesel preheater loose

intercooler pipe slight oil seepage

n/s/f drop link slight play

n/s/r shocher dust cover loose

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2009 192,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front lower wishbone bushes worn

fuel cooler insecure under drivers floor

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2009 192,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front lower wishbone bushes worn

fuel cooler insecure under drivers floor

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 182,536 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 182,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

20% imbalance on front brakes

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 142,463 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 142,463 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

58% imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,279 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 WUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GY05 WUJ, 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 WUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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