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SB05 GSV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,343 mi
Last recorded134,343 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 134,343 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 134,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 123,976 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged crack in mirror ()

Fail 9 Sep 2022 123,976 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged crack in mirror ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 102,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,921 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 96,921 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,181 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,181 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,178 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,178 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,217 miles

advise front wiper blades

advise tyre light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,352 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,580 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 70,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,996 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,653 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,568 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,114 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 26,951 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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SB05 GSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 GSV, 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 SB05 GSV registered?

SB05 GSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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