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SB54 VRY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,262 mi
Last recorded244,262 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 VRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 244,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to offside sill and floorpan

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2014 240,728 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2013 237,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres worn low

engine management light

park brake travel long

rear lights interacting with indicators

Pass 29 Jun 2012 235,080 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 235,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 214,673 miles

Oil leak

g/box bearings noisy

slight play to n/s inner rack joint

Fail 1 Jun 2011 214,673 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

g/box bearings noisy

slight play to n/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Jun 2010 186,390 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 186,390 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 154,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 123,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 123,424 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 87,585 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 87,585 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,829 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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SB54 VRY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB54 VRY, 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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SB54 VRY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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