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GY05 WVX

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,455 mi
Last recorded254,455 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 254,455 miles

Engine management light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 254,287 miles

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

Engine management light on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 240,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2014 240,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2013 223,128 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 223,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 208,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 208,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 171,416 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 171,412 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2008 79,771 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 79,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 WVX 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 50%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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