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MJ05 VVA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,299 mi
Last recorded261,299 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 261,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bumper damage n/s/f

parking brake could be better

Pass 9 Feb 2018 260,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe (7.1.2)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2017 259,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 259,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 258,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 257,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 256,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight travel in fooot pedel

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 12 Apr 2013 256,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

slight travel in fooot pedel

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 24 Mar 2012 254,078 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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MJ05 VVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MJ05 VVA, 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 MJ05 VVA registered?

MJ05 VVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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