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GV05 YUA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,580 mi
Last recorded112,580 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,580 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened WOULD SUGGEST TREATMENT/REPAIR TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR AND OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION (LACK OF USE?)

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,489 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 108,470 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,538 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,538 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light is on.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,228 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,600 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,816 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,816 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on the edges

offside rear mechanical brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,553 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 56,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YUA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

GV05 YUA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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