MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheelbearing (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear NAIL IN TREAD
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
mil/engine lamp illuminaated
o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r tyres 3.0 mm also devoid of tread at inner edges
screw in n/s/f tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front inner brake pads worn very low discs ridged and worn
front tyres wearing inner edges
o/s/f outer cv gaitor shows deterioration and seepage of grease
recommend replacing wiper blades
recommend tracking
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GV05 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 FCF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GV05 FCF?
You can check the full history of GV05 FCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GV05 FCF registered?
GV05 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.
Is GV05 FCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV05 FCF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GV05 FCF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV05 FCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.