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NG05 VVJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,718 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 66,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

engine light on

near side front coated brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,087 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,999 miles

N/S/F tyre outer wall mis-shaped

Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre outer wall mis-shaped

Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 36,509 miles

slight body damage to offside panels

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 May 2009 30,627 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 30,627 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 23,696 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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NG05 VVJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NG05 VVJ, 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 NG05 VVJ registered?

NG05 VVJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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