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S50 ODA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,293 mi
Last recorded146,293 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ODA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

nearside & offside rear tyre scrubing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,565 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 21 Mar 2013 124,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes split

Fail 17 Mar 2012 108,037 miles

FRONT TYRE SIZE DIFFERENT TO REAR SIZE

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 108,037 miles

FRONT TYRE SIZE DIFFERENT TO REAR SIZE

Pass 12 Mar 2011 90,291 miles

FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND-ON.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,565 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 73,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,058 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 40,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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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S50 ODA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S50 ODA, 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 S50 ODA registered?

S50 ODA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for S50 ODA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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