CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT05 GYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 83,767 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,016 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,095 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,139 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,513 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,846 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,458 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,263 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on (inner edges)

Advise offside front tyre tread wearing low on (inner edges)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,060 miles

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,381 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT05 GYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LT05 GYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT05 GYV?

You can check the full history of LT05 GYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT05 GYV registered?

LT05 GYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LT05 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 GYV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT05 GYV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT05 GYV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.