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GY05 DVL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 114,008 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 114,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,419 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 99,396 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,209 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 95,201 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,711 miles

advise slighly uneven tyre wear

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

advise wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,767 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding on nearside rear brake

Slight play in both front lower suspension rear bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,767 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding on nearside rear brake

Slight play in both front lower suspension rear bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,576 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,514 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaitor slighty damp around inner clip

Fail 5 Jan 2011 68,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r stop lamp slighty dim

o/s cv gaitor slighty damp around inner clip

Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,062 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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GY05 DVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY05 DVL, 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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GY05 DVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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