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GN05 GHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,977 mi
Last recorded173,977 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 GHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 173,977 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine bay various components rusty patches

Fail 18 Feb 2026 173,977 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay various components rusty patches

Pass 27 Feb 2025 171,495 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 168,463 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2023 164,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 161,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 157,926 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 155,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 153,618 miles

Engine covers fitted &under trays fitted

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 153,618 miles

Engine covers fitted &under trays fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,764 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 146,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 144,659 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 141,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,009 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 139,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 135,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 132,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 132,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 128,031 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 128,031 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 119,908 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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GN05 GHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GN05 GHD, 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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GN05 GHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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