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GV55 AWF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

222,397 mi
Last recorded222,397 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 AWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 222,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 222,088 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 207,123 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 207,118 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 193,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension strut top assembly creaking

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 193,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension strut top assembly creaking

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 176,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 179,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 166,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 153,173 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 106,828 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel does not spin as free as offside rear wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,143 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel does not spin as free as offside rear wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,941 miles

n/s c.v boot worn ( slpit )

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2008 45,736 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 45,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,203 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 25,290 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,290 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,336 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 7,335 miles

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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GV55 AWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GV55 AWF, 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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GV55 AWF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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