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GY05 WWB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,537 mi
Last recorded186,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 186,537 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 174,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 165,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 151,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 151,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,551 miles

Bulb out on O/S/R lamp cluster

Coolant leak

MIL warning light on

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bulb out on O/S/R lamp cluster

Coolant leak

MIL warning light on

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 120,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,797 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 106,731 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

o/s/f wheel damage

splash yray insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,227 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,259 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WWB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY05 WWB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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