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GV05 EHH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 EHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,415 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,327 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 70,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,569 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,419 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GV05 EHH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GV05 EHH, 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 GV05 EHH registered?

GV05 EHH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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