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MA05 MHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,727 mi
Last recorded120,727 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 MHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 120,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,742 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 106,742 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,686 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,999 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,818 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,793 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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MA05 MHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 MHJ, 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 MA05 MHJ registered?

MA05 MHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is MA05 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 MHJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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