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SB05 GWU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Hand brake high

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pads sensor insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pads starting to get low

oil leak

parking brake weak (border line pass)

slight play in inner steering rack arms

tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2018 85,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake discs corroded/worn

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pads starting to get low

oil leak

parking brake weak (border line pass)

slight play in inner steering rack arms

tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Nearside part of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking in tread

Offside mirror cracked /casing broken

hand brake travel just with in limit

oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,507 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Nearside part of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracking in tread

Offside mirror cracked /casing broken

hand brake travel just with in limit

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,076 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 68,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 52,164 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2012 44,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 32,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,032 miles

advise n/s/front tyre close to limit

Pass 12 May 2008 22,890 miles

steering and susp slight

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 GWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

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

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