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SA05 SXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,139 mi
Last recorded219,139 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 SXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 219,139 miles

eml light on

nail in n/s/r

Fail 5 Nov 2015 219,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure bolt loose (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose lock nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

nail in n/s/r

Pass 17 Feb 2014 211,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 211,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 205,093 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 199,127 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 199,127 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 193,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 189,383 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 189,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 182,990 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 176,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 171,148 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 163,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 155,538 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Feb 2009 149,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 137,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,666 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 7,036 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 SXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

SA05 SXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SA05 SXK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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