MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,065 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to check seatbelt properly
undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
engine management light on
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
bonnet saftey catch stiff
both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
nail in off side rear tyre
off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread
off side rear brake back plate badly corroded
offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mount bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
bonnet saftey catch stiff
both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
nail in off side rear tyre
off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread
off side rear brake back plate badly corroded
offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mount bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
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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VA05 GVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 VA05 GVC, 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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VA05 GVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2005.
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