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PX55 GZS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,306 mi
Last recorded166,306 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 166,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 156,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 149,637 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,417 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 138,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,809 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 87,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/f brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2017 85,964 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s/f brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 78,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,634 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,628 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,628 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 42,837 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,817 miles

near side rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2010 17,322 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,677 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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PX55 GZS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PX55 GZS, 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 PX55 GZS registered?

PX55 GZS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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