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SA05 XRD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,330 mi
Last recorded178,330 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2011 178,330 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake near full travel

Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,371 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 XRD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA05 XRD registered?

SA05 XRD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is SA05 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 XRD shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA05 XRD have outstanding finance?

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