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NV05 UVS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,943 mi
Last recorded243,943 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 243,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 218,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 186,283 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

high level brake lamp 30% inop

nearside reverse lamp inop

Pass 10 Jun 2010 161,420 miles

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 161,420 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 136,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake application eneven

Fail 11 Jun 2009 136,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

rear brake application eneven

Pass 10 Jun 2008 105,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 105,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 79,529 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 79,529 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,471 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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NV05 UVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NV05 UVS, 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 NV05 UVS registered?

NV05 UVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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