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HT05 GXV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 GXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 125,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,791 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 110,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 107,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,654 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,684 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake backplate is very rusty.

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

Offside front brake backplate is very rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,245 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,458 miles

NSR Tyre tread pattern slightly distorted.

STRONG ADVISE:OSF Brake pads just over 1.5mm minimum thickness.OSF Disc scored.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,112 miles

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

NSR Tyre tread pattern very slightly distorted.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,756 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 2 Jul 2008 29,756 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HT05 GXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HT05 GXV, 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 HT05 GXV registered?

HT05 GXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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