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GV54 WYZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 166,743 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms-no free play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 166,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel near maximum-advise adjustment/inspection.

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms-no free play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 14 May 2010 152,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 152,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 143,975 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms.

Pass 12 May 2009 130,268 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriated(still clearly legible at 20 metres)

Fail 5 May 2009 130,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front registration plate slightly deteriated(still clearly legible at 20 metres)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 113,965 miles

slight cracking to nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 113,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight cracking to nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,022 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer tread wearing low.

offside rear tyre outer tread wearing low.

slight cracking to nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,068 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack arms

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,472 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,985 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 30,212 miles

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 WYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV54 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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