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OE05 GXL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,183 mi
Last recorded194,183 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 194,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 189,026 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 183,825 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bolt(not long enough) but arm secure

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 168,589 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 168,461 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 168,461 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle of sill has large corroded hole. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 161,230 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 161,230 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 148,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 134,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,350 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 133,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 124,573 miles

Offside outer sill weak.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,665 miles

Offside outer sill weak.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,914 miles

o/s outer sill weak.

slight weap to o/s outer cv boot.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,184 miles

slight weap to n/s outer cv boot.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,409 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,067 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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OE05 GXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE05 GXL, 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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OE05 GXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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