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S66 VRS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 82,462 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 73,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,370 miles

both front tyres showing inner edge wear 205/55/16w

both sides front lower arm bushes starting to perish & various other bushes starting to perish

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,994 miles

EXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES STARING TO PERISH

Fail 29 Nov 2017 56,994 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST PIPEWORK RUSTY

O/S HANDBRALE PERFORMANCE LOWER THAN EXPECTED

REAR PADS WEARING UNEVEN,N/S/R INNER PAD WORN LOW,DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES STARING TO PERISH

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,715 miles

Rear Seat Belts Not cheacked. Due to Child seats fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,683 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,686 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,917 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 19,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,602 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,763 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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S66 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S66 VRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S66 VRS registered?

S66 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is S66 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 VRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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