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GV55 AVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,084 mi
Last recorded149,084 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 AVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,084 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 129,447 miles

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

all brake disc back plates are corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 129,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

all brake disc back plates are corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,850 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 105,850 miles

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,150 miles

dust cover missing from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,285 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front outer cv boot has a very slight leak

Nearside rear parking brake lever not back against it's stop

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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GV55 AVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV55 AVZ, 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 GV55 AVZ registered?

GV55 AVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is GV55 AVZ safe to buy?

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