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SA05 SHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 SHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,899 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre been run flat

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,492 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 105,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre soft

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,168 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,562 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,012 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,653 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,570 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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SA05 SHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SA05 SHJ, 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 SA05 SHJ registered?

SA05 SHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SA05 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 SHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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