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SB05 WJN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,526 mi
Last recorded199,526 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 199,526 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 199,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 196,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 196,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 192,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 186,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 183,959 miles

Nearside outer sills feel soft under paint

Fail 20 Jun 2017 183,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sills feel soft under paint

Pass 20 Jun 2017 183,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 179,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 179,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2015 172,576 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 172,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 166,185 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 166,185 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 161,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 155,734 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 155,734 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 141,262 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front outer CV gaiter leaking slightly.

Offside rear and nearside rear shocker rubber buffers deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 124,922 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,140 miles

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

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 WJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

SB05 WJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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