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FT05 GNV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,389 mi
Last recorded108,389 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,389 miles

Bodywork damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished but not split

Nearside Front headlight damaged but not insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cannot gain access to fuel filler cap

Fail 8 Sep 2016 108,389 miles

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

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

Bodywork damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished but not split

Nearside Front headlight damaged but not insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cannot gain access to fuel filler cap

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn outside

o/s/f tyre worn outside

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn outside

o/s/f tyre worn outside

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,929 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,522 miles

engine under tray missing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine under tray missing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,992 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,578 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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FT05 GNV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FT05 GNV, 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 FT05 GNV registered?

FT05 GNV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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