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GY05 WVE

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

315,233 mi
Last recorded315,233 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 315,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside and outside

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 315,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken on exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside and outside

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 310,561 miles

tape is on the rev counter dial,tester cannot determine if it is covering a warning lamp or not.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 297,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 271,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 249,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 221,987 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 221,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/FInner track rod slight play

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 199,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 185,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 185,898 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 172,613 miles

engine management light illuminated

low fuel warning lamp illuminated

some LED lamps for rear brake light not working

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 WVE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE registered?

GY05 WVE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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