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FV05 GRK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,037 mi
Last recorded98,037 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 98,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 24 May 2016 91,706 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 29 May 2015 77,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 77,246 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 64,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 41,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 28,259 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 21,322 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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FV05 GRK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FV05 GRK, 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 FV05 GRK registered?

FV05 GRK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 GRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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