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FV05 GSZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,548 mi
Last recorded76,548 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 76,548 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

vehicle has light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Fail 30 Mar 2026 76,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension parts

Pass 28 Apr 2025 76,179 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 76,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,353 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 68,261 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,028 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,088 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror repeater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear washer inoperative

Fail 20 Jun 2017 60,088 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror repeater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,559 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,558 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,612 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front wipers split

Fail 25 Jun 2015 48,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front wipers split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,962 miles

n/s/f tyre valve cracked.

o/s/f tyre wall damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,867 miles

offside front tyre valve leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,653 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 32,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,406 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,623 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,365 miles

nsf tyre has cuts in outer side wall not showing cords

nsr tyre has cracking in tread not reaching cords

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 GSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FV05 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

FV05 GSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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