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J70 GGS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,583 mi
Last recorded165,583 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 GGS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 165,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 143,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine light on dash (eml)

osr light unit has a hole in unit

Fail 5 Nov 2012 143,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

engine light on dash (eml)

n/s headlight aim in spec but adjuster not working

osr light unit has a hole in unit

Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 123,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,474 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,586 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 82,580 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,663 miles

N.S wing mirror [slight damage] and indicator on mirror damaged

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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J70 GGS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J70 GGS, 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 J70 GGS registered?

J70 GGS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is J70 GGS safe to buy?

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