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GF05 PGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

240,749 mi
Last recorded240,749 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 240,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2014 208,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 208,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shockabsorber covers insecure

child seat fitted to o/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 180,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 180,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 150,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 133,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 2/3mm

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 110,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2010 110,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front arm rear bushes split and perished

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2009 86,955 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,641 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 PGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

GF05 PGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is GF05 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 PGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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