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SA05 SJU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,610 mi
Last recorded228,610 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 SJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 228,610 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 206,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 183,175 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 167,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2015 118,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,998 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,256 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,256 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,883 miles

Front No-plate cracked

Secondary bonnet catch lever tight to move

Timing belt--Advise customer to get timing belt replacement information [milege 55883]

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJU, 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 SJU registered?

SA05 SJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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