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AK05 SBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,153 mi
Last recorded170,153 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 170,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & all suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 170,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & all suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 168,453 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 154,728 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 154,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,642 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 138,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,880 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 115,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,984 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 104,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,977 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,485 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,232 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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AK05 SBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AK05 SBU, 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 AK05 SBU registered?

AK05 SBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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