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AK05 SBV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,174 mi
Last recorded159,174 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 159,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,479 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 140,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 131,615 miles

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 120,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

childseat fitted n/s/f unable to check seatbelt

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,574 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 SBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

AK05 SBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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