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GV05 XNW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,016 mi
Last recorded144,016 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 144,016 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 143,681 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,657 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 116,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,840 miles

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

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

off side rear one of two side lights not working

off side rear tyre perished and has nail in

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,972 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front brake back plate corroded and holed

nearside rear brake back plate corroded and holed

offside front brake back plate corroded and holed

offside rear brake back plate corroded and holed

Pass 2 Aug 2012 86,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,904 miles

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

n/s rear brake back plate rusted holed

Fail 20 Jul 2012 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear brake back plate rusted holed

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,089 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n\s front inner drive boot split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,757 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 42,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XNW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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