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FV55 GZE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,682 mi
Last recorded187,682 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 187,682 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 187,680 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 179,111 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 168,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 159,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 129,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,032 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 58,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on during test. bonnet catch stiff.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 51,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on during test. bonnet catch stiff.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,190 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 36,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,302 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking adjustment

front discs worn snd slightly grooved

nearside wing mirror case broken

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,425 miles

n/s/f tyre edges 1 & 1.6 mm. centre tread 2mm.

o/s/f tyre edges 1.6 & 2mm.centre tread 3mm.

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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FV55 GZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV55 GZE, 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 FV55 GZE registered?

FV55 GZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 GZE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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