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VK55 GVX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 101,398 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2019 95,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,113 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,803 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,123 miles

fuel filler cap door release faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,984 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,167 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,450 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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VK55 GVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VK55 GVX, 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 VK55 GVX registered?

VK55 GVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is VK55 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 GVX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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