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SA05 VRR

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

248,955 mi
Last recorded248,955 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 248,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 248,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 247,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 247,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 244,778 miles

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 244,778 miles

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 235,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 14 May 2013 230,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 230,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 207,667 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 176,365 miles

all wheel trims missing

offside front grille in bumper missing

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 142,176 miles

DRIVERS SEAT RIPPED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 142,176 miles

DRIVERS SEAT RIPPED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

exhaust middle and rear mounting slightley damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust middle and rear mounting slightley damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2008 54,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54,665 miles

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

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 VRR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

SA05 VRR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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