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OV05 VPT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

364,370 mi
Last recorded364,370 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 364,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 322,137 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 287,378 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 252,740 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 237,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 237,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 203,179 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 203,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 169,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 130,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 114,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 81,680 miles

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

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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OV05 VPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV05 VPT, 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 OV05 VPT registered?

OV05 VPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 VPT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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