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GF55 BMV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 BMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,464 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 722,297 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 72,277 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,204 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 61,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but doesnt affect function of light

Fail 8 Nov 2016 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but doesnt affect function of light

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,965 miles

Nearside all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens broken tape up (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 43,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,503 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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GF55 BMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GF55 BMV, 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 GF55 BMV registered?

GF55 BMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GF55 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 BMV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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