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GF55 VAU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,985 mi
Last recorded112,985 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 112,985 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 107,662 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,662 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,625 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 96,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,669 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,759 miles

Advise n/s repeater broken

Pass 1 Nov 2019 63,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,090 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,024 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,516 miles

Advise giving the diesel system a good clean out.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 35,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 35,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,768 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,418 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,650 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,719 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,165 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 VAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

GF55 VAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GF55 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 VAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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