MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,648 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
all suspension components rusty
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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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