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GV05 YUO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,318 mi
Last recorded171,318 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 171,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 165,643 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 157,842 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 151,320 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 145,748 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,149 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 105,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,880 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,631 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

inspection of brake pipes restricted by fitment of plastic covers

offside front tyre wearing in inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,417 miles

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

light seepage from nearside front outer constant velocity joint gater

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,257 miles

Nearside 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)

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 YUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

GV05 YUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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