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VF55 GZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,619 mi
Last recorded52,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 GZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 52,619 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,766 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 37,252 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,161 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 33,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,380 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 28,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,283 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 26,272 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,778 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 13,147 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 13,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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VF55 GZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VF55 GZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF55 GZR registered?

VF55 GZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is VF55 GZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 GZR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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