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GV54 NBK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,295 mi
Last recorded194,295 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 NBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 194,295 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY BOTH SIDES

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 194,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY BOTH SIDES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 187,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 180,888 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 177,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 165,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 153,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 153,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 148,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 147,115 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 137,468 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 137,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2011 122,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 97,566 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 97,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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GV54 NBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV54 NBK, 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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GV54 NBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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