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GW55 XVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 95,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,142 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal

Fail 1 Sep 2023 78,142 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal

Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,871 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

shields wheel caps

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 65,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking Down To Cords On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside windscreen slight damage

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,211 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres low

nsr brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres low

nsr brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,548 miles

rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,385 miles

rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 32,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs backplates corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,647 miles

rear brake discs backplates corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,084 miles

rear brake discs back plates starting to corrode , small grease mark by ns front outer driveshaft boot clip no visible leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,427 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,166 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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GW55 XVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GW55 XVR, 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 GW55 XVR registered?

GW55 XVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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