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LT05 GZW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,595 mi
Last recorded103,595 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 GZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 103,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 103,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 101,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 100,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,417 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,728 miles

Catalytic convertor has a rattle inside when tapped

Pass 24 May 2019 96,247 miles

Catalytic converter rattling

Fail 24 May 2019 96,247 miles

Catalytic converter rattling

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 95,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,358 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 80,575 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,118 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection off adult rear seat belts

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,314 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,057 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing uneven (inner edge)

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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LT05 GZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT05 GZW, 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 LT05 GZW registered?

LT05 GZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 GZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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