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GV05 FCF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,224 mi
Last recorded172,224 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 172,224 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 166,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 166,009 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 158,999 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 158,999 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 153,562 miles

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 ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 153,557 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 141,934 miles

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))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 141,849 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 111,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,000 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,244 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,734 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 27,653 miles

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.

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 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.

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GV05 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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