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SB05 GWN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,131 mi
Last recorded213,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 213,131 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Underside of Boot Floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 208,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 205,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 201,107 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 201,082 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 195,682 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 195,682 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 191,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 182,341 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 167,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 150,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 135,625 miles

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

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 May 2013 122,960 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 108,553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 94,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,494 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

small cut in osr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 78,491 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

small cut in osr tyre sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 19 May 2009 64,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,403 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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SB05 GWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB05 GWN, 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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SB05 GWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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