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AD05 GRZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,340 mi
Last recorded206,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 206,340 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 203,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 203,893 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 193,994 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 193,994 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 185,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 164,987 miles

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 139,536 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 139,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,993 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres damaged on sidewalls

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,970 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,677 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,365 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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AD05 GRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD05 GRZ, 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 AD05 GRZ registered?

AD05 GRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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