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SB05 ZJJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,686 mi
Last recorded148,686 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 148,686 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 137,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 11 Jun 2014 111,930 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 22 Jun 2013 101,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 30 Jun 2012 93,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,645 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has long flat spot at side of tread

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,299 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 ZJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

SB05 ZJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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