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GV05 FCP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,811 mi
Last recorded166,811 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 166,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 166,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 160,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 156,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 150,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,304 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 104,554 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,839 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,624 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,027 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,812 miles

Hand brake lever feels tight to operate

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,319 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,098 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,095 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 26,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 26,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FCP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCP, 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 FCP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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