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GY05 WVB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,099 mi
Last recorded119,099 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,099 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 110,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,433 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

offside front antiroll bar link upper gaiter has small split

windscreen cracked on nearside with in limit at time of test.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,431 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

offside front antiroll bar link upper gaiter has small split

windscreen cracked on nearside with in limit at time of test.

windscreen cracked on nearside with in limit at time of test.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,885 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster appears not to work (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp very dim (1.2.1d)

Offside rear lamp as a side light not working.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,010 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,621 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,061 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 WVB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GY05 WVB, 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 GY05 WVB registered?

GY05 WVB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 WVB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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