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GD05 FWS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,586 mi
Last recorded169,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 169,586 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

boot opens on key fob only

front nearside door handle inner broken but door can opened

nearside repeater lamp poor light output

Fail 9 Jan 2018 169,586 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot opens on key fob only

front nearside door handle inner broken but door can opened

nearside repeater lamp poor light output

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner door handle broke, still opens

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

needs wheel alignment

Fail 26 Jan 2017 152,886 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner door handle broke, still opens

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

needs wheel alignment

Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,160 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,684 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 118,816 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 111,061 miles

Rear shock absorbers soft in action recommend new before next Mot

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2013 111,034 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)

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

Rear shock absorbers soft in action recommend new before next Mot

Slight play in offside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,098 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,928 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,004 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,004 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,065 miles

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)

The bonnet saftey catch found to be seized.

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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GD05 FWS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD05 FWS, 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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GD05 FWS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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