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GF05 GZG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,978 mi
Last recorded107,978 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 GZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 107,978 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 107,968 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 102,434 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,821 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at back of engine and at the timing belt side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,899 miles

Front exhaust CAT heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 70,647 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 70,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 56,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,115 miles

Rear brakes binding slight

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 May 2017 44,115 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes binding slight

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,771 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,771 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,859 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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GF05 GZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 GZG, 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 GF05 GZG registered?

GF05 GZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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