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SB05 XJA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,187 mi
Last recorded140,187 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 140,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 138,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,446 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 136,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 133,637 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 133,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,419 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 130,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 128,459 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,656 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,894 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,845 miles

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

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 XJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XJA, 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 XJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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