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GD05 FWU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,938 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch dual mass noisey

front wipers poor

n/s/f inner door handle broken

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 87,938 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

clutch dual mass noisey

front wipers poor

n/s/f inner door handle broken

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr+osr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulb waring lamp on

exhaust corroded

ns body damage rear door arch bumper

rear brake disc back plates corroded

underbody suspention componats corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,589 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr+osr trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bulb waring lamp on

exhaust corroded

ns body damage rear door arch bumper

rear brake disc back plates corroded

underbody suspention componats corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,789 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer wheel rim damaged

damage to n/s rear door/wheel arch/bumper.

front and rear brake back plates corroded

n/s rear boot strut missing

Fail 16 Aug 2021 82,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer wheel rim damaged

damage to n/s rear door/wheel arch/bumper.

front and rear brake back plates corroded

n/s rear boot strut missing

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,246 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake back plates badly corroded

front brake pads low & discs lipped & worn

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,246 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake back plates badly corroded

front brake pads low & discs lipped & worn

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,890 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 75,890 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted n/s rear wheel arch damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,640 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 62,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 45,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,393 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 23,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,394 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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GD05 FWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWU, 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 GD05 FWU registered?

GD05 FWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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