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GY55 XAV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 98,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,240 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all rear seats folded down at time of test.

Fail 17 Nov 2020 93,240 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all rear seats folded down at time of test.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,906 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,883 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

t.p.m.s light on

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,992 miles

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

advise shields prevent full examination.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,544 miles

Brake pad indicator wire hanging down

Child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,544 miles

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

Brake pad indicator wire hanging down

Child seat fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2014 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 55,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 10,544 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 XAV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

GY55 XAV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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