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SB05 OSP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

168,974 mi
Last recorded168,974 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 OSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 168,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 162,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 157,875 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 157,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 152,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 142,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corroded underside but still solid

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 142,810 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corroded underside but still solid

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 136,636 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 136,636 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,254 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 129,252 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,278 miles

Clutch pedal pad worn through

Fail 31 May 2014 122,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal pad worn through

Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 116,486 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 93,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,357 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one high level brake light bulb out.

removed air freshners from mirror and phone holder from screen,obstructing drivers view.temporararily removed taxi meter before m.o.t ,also obstructing view.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

one high level brake light bulb out.

removed air freshners from mirror and phone holder from screen,obstructing drivers view.temporararily removed taxi meter before m.o.t ,also obstructing view.

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 OSP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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