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GY55 GXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,005 mi
Last recorded171,005 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 GXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 171,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 139,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 131,433 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,005 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 108,464 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 73,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,870 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 14 Aug 2010 52,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 39,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,540 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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GY55 GXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY55 GXO, 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 GY55 GXO registered?

GY55 GXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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