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SA05 VRC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,477 mi
Last recorded158,477 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 158,477 miles

engine light on

some play in o/s track rod end

some play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 17 Aug 2017 158,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

some play in o/s track rod end

some play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,118 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

engine light on

some play in o/s track rod end

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 6 Sep 2016 153,063 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

engine light on

some play in o/s track rod end

some play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 146,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 139,012 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return

n/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

slight play in n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush

Fail 12 Aug 2014 136,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt slow to return

n/s/f brake flexi hose started to perish

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

slight play in n/s/f inner anti roll bar bush

Pass 5 Aug 2013 132,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,102 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 126,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 122,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front brake discs worn

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 VRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc 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 SA05 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

SA05 VRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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