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GU05 LBV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

268,534 mi
Last recorded268,534 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 268,534 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Fail 22 Dec 2021 268,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper brake light inop

Pass 22 Dec 2020 258,432 miles

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top bearing or bush has slight play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering rack slightly stiff in operation and will need attention

Fail 21 Dec 2020 258,430 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top bearing or bush has slight play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 249,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 248,856 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 237,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust cover missing

front subframe damp oil leak

high level brake not working

Fail 4 Jun 2018 237,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust cover missing

front subframe damp oil leak

high level brake not working

Pass 7 Jun 2017 236,096 miles

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 233,306 miles

BATTERY REQUIRES ATTENTION

Both front position lights out put requires attention

Both head lights out put requires attention

Both rear tyre treads are worn on the outer edges

Drivers view requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jun 2016 233,306 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All 4 (4.1.D.1f)

BATTERY REQUIRES ATTENTION

Both front position lights out put requires attention

Both head lights out put requires attention

Both rear tyre treads are worn on the outer edges

Drivers view requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2015 227,951 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes bonding is starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 214,837 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 214,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2013 208,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Fail 18 Mar 2013 208,617 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 207,945 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops have slight wear

Exhaust center braket slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2011 180,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 180,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 152,290 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 123,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GU05 LBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GU05 LBV, 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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GU05 LBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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