MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside parking brake low effort
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
front brake discs corroded on inner face
rear brake discs corroded on inner face
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both front suspension arm rear bushes heavily worn
front brake discs corroded on inner face
rear brake discs corroded on inner face
slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
SB05 GWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 GWY, 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 SB05 GWY?
You can check the full history of SB05 GWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SB05 GWY registered?
SB05 GWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.
Is SB05 GWY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB05 GWY shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SB05 GWY 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 SB05 GWY. 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.