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C789 SLP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC789 SLP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,784 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,242 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE STEPED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 85,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,041 miles

steering wheel light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2013 77,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering wheel light on dash

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,280 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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C789 SLP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C789 SLP, 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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C789 SLP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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