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SW05 GVP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,648 mi
Last recorded130,648 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 GVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 129,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 128,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 127,434 miles

all suspension components rusty

Fail 5 May 2022 127,434 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))

all suspension components rusty

Pass 12 May 2021 126,488 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,002 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

The rear axle and front suspension arms are corroded

The rear brake back plates are very corroded

The vehicle underside and brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 9 May 2019 123,926 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

The rear axle and front suspension arms are corroded

The rear brake back plates are very corroded

The vehicle underside and brake pipes have been undersealed

Fail 9 May 2019 123,924 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

The rear axle and front suspension arms are corroded

The rear brake back plates are very corroded

The vehicle underside and brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 23 May 2018 122,839 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 121,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 118,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 111,443 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 94,494 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 62,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,967 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,809 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 879,788 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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.

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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SW05 GVP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SW05 GVP, 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 SW05 GVP registered?

SW05 GVP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SW05 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 GVP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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