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SA05 XPS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,078 mi
Last recorded161,078 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 161,078 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 161,078 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 151,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,951 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 129,574 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 129,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,909 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small chips on fromt windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small chips on fromt windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,954 miles

front number plate

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 XPS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

SA05 XPS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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