2005 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Petrol · SW05 GVR
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 148,964 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 GVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 148,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW05 GVR Mileage History
- 21/11/2023140,983 mi
- 15/11/2024145,796 mi+4,813 mi
- 28/11/2024145,877 mi+81 mi
- 25/11/2025148,964 mi+3,087 mi
- 26/11/2025148,964 mi
Average of roughly 3,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 GVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (SW05 GVR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both sides (6.2.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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