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PE55 GMY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 GMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,875 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Bonnet stay stop not secure

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet stay stop insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2013 65,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet stay stop insecure

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,793 miles

Both rear shock absorber sheaths/covers loose

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 41,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear shock absorber sheaths/covers loose

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,297 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,297 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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PE55 GMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PE55 GMY, 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 PE55 GMY registered?

PE55 GMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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