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GV05 YTX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,139 mi
Last recorded190,139 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 190,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 188,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

air bag lamp on -possible passenger air bag turned off

bonnet pull missing

high level stop lamp not working

indicator bulbs going white

servo action poor

surface rust underneath on rear suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2021 186,554 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre is soft and very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet lever missing

both front indicators going white

brake pedal hard on first start up

o/s/r brake back plate in very poor condition

rear exhaust and heat shield damaged

rear shock covers loose

Fail 6 Aug 2021 186,554 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f tyre is soft and very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet lever missing

both front indicators going white

brake pedal hard on first start up

o/s/r brake back plate in very poor condition

rear exhaust and heat shield damaged

rear shock covers loose

Pass 20 Jul 2020 185,643 miles

Front disc back plates rusty

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear disc back plate rusty

Offside headlamp pattern weak

rear exhaust damaged and heat shield bent

rear shock covers insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2020 185,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front disc back plates rusty

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Rear disc back plate rusty

Offside headlamp pattern weak

rear exhaust damaged and heat shield bent

rear shock covers insecure

Pass 21 May 2019 180,414 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 180,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 171,325 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 162,069 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 154,981 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 154,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 150,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 150,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 144,522 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 2 May 2013 138,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 128,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 120,969 miles

rear discs getting low

Pass 5 May 2010 112,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,979 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 98,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 83,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YTX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YTX, 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 YTX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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