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GV05 XNY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,586 mi
Last recorded138,586 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,586 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 119,914 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear rubber bushes slight de-bonded

Both front tyres wear on inner edge

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Both rear brake discs getting low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight leak in between center to rear exhaust clamp

Very slight perished on N/S/R tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2017 119,914 miles

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)

Both front lower suspension arms rear rubber bushes slight de-bonded

Both front tyres wear on inner edge

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Both rear brake discs getting low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight leak in between center to rear exhaust clamp

Very slight perished on N/S/R tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,782 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link top ball joint gaiter perishing.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 96,561 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link top ball joint gaiter perishing.

Rumble from offside of engine. Strongly advise investigation.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,037 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,032 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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 XNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

GV05 XNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is GV05 XNY safe to buy?

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