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VA05 GVG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,292 mi
Last recorded51,292 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 GVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced less than 50% of light output (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake heat shield perished

Nearside Rear Inner inner edge of tyre / bald / tyre wearing thin

Nearside Rear brake heat shield perished

Offside Front Outer deep cut to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Front brake heat shield perished

Pass 27 Aug 2017 45,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,920 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,624 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,905 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 24,903 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,399 miles

E.S.P light is illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,740 miles

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

front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,063 miles

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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VA05 GVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA05 GVG, 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 VA05 GVG registered?

VA05 GVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for VA05 GVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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