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SW05 GVU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,522 mi
Last recorded103,522 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end . (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake in need of adjustment .

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mtg bush weak . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mtg bush weak . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,571 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine lamp on .

Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,675 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 77,672 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,029 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust sleeve corroded

front brake pads 80% worn and discs starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,667 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres cracking within tread-195/65 r15 91v

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 GVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

SW05 GVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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