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GY05 WWG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

214,821 mi
Last recorded214,821 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 214,821 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 214,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 202,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 184,895 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 165,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear underside undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2023 165,957 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills + axle attachment areas - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bootfloor corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2022 149,839 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened thoughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,357 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 136,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,452 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,065 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 110,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 65,939 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,420 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,902 miles

All Brake Hoses dirty.

Front Tyres wearing on the inner edge.

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

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

Rear Tyres out of shape on the Tread

Wipers Poor

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,626 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

rear suspension springs are partially hidden

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,988 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 23,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 WWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WWG, 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 WWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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