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GK05 DVB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 DVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,875 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,413 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,307 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 82,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,611 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 56,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,550 miles

ns indicator marker light dim

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,777 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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GK05 DVB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK05 DVB, 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 GK05 DVB registered?

GK05 DVB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GK05 DVB safe to buy?

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