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GY55 GVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,549 mi
Last recorded194,549 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 GVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 194,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 185,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 171,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 160,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 151,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 144,071 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 144,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 136,660 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount worn

Offside Front track control arm retaining bolt defective

Fail 28 Mar 2017 136,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mount worn

Offside Front track control arm retaining bolt defective

Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,751 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,794 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,239 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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GY55 GVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY55 GVZ, 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 GY55 GVZ registered?

GY55 GVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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