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SB05 GWV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,349 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,928 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 45,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Ns & Os tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns & os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 43,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns & os (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,447 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant level low

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

coolant level low

offside rear tyre badly perished

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 10 Jun 2014 40,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,001 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 36,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

mid section exhaust has split away from exhaust bracket

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,512 miles

mid section exhaust has split away from exhaust bracket

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,423 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 28,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seatbelt retracting slowly.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

drivers seatbelt retracting slowly.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyre treads are 3mm across.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall surface showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 27 May 2008 16,589 miles

front washer operation poor

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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SB05 GWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB05 GWV, 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 SB05 GWV registered?

SB05 GWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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