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GN05 GUK

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

183,386 mi
Last recorded183,386 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 GUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 183,386 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Feb 2024 172,957 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 172,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 170,732 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 168,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 167,028 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 167,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,315 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 165,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,249 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 163,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 162,075 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 160,567 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 160,567 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play both (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 159,640 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 156,186 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 151,841 miles

rear axle swivel joints starting to perish

Fail 21 Feb 2014 151,840 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear axle swivel joints starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2013 149,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 146,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 145,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 142,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 139,095 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 136,900 miles

Slight Play in Steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2008 136,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight Play in Steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,347 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 GUK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GN05 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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