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GN55 EOV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

162,821 mi
Last recorded162,821 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 EOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 162,821 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 162,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 157,489 miles

Nearside repeater lens is broken. Indicator is dim.

Offside front lower arm rear bush is split.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 152,250 miles

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 13 Sep 2024 152,180 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 145,911 miles

Nearside indicator repeater is dim.

Oil level is below the minimum.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 19 Sep 2023 145,911 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside indicator repeater is dim.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil level is below the minimum.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,618 miles

Nearside mirror indicator becoming poor condition lens dirty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 136,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split and showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror indicator becoming poor condition lens dirty

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,185 miles

Nearside indicator repeater is dim. Lens is damaged.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 130,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres are perishing.

Nearside indicator repeater is dim. Lens is damaged.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 120,905 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,487 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,720 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,996 miles

all brake back plates corroded

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake backplates corroded

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake backplates corroded

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes deteriorating

offside front and nearside rear brake backplates corroded.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,006 miles

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.

offside front brake backplate corroded.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,710 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,628 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

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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GN55 EOV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GN55 EOV, 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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GN55 EOV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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