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J777 SVL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

277,506 mi
Last recorded277,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 SVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 277,506 miles

slight corrosion to sills, underside and exposed components

slight play at both steering arms

Pass 19 May 2016 262,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 262,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flex. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 248,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 238,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 232,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 232,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 205,102 miles

Nearside front cv gaitor insecure at driveshaft.

Slight play in nearside steering track rod.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 205,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front cv gaitor insecure at driveshaft.

Slight play in nearside steering track rod.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 157,626 miles

Front tyres on wear limit.

Fail 22 Mar 2011 157,613 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres on wear limit.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 142,637 miles

signs of leaking from offside front cv joint gaiter, but gaiter is secure and not split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 116,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,316 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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J777 SVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J777 SVL, 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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J777 SVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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