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SC05 FHW

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 FHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 90,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 204,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 204,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 185,071 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 185,057 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 168,014 miles

front tyres 195/65 r15 rear tyres 195/60/r15

slight damage to offside rear flex brake pipe

Fail 20 Feb 2009 167,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres 195/65 r15 rear tyres 195/60/r15

slight damage to offside rear flex brake pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2008 150,613 miles

Front tyres 195/65/15 Rear tyres 195/60/15 Spare tyre 195/65/15

N/S/R door lock button missing

Fail 21 Aug 2008 150,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front tyres 195/65/15 Rear tyres 195/60/15 Spare tyre 195/65/15

N/S/R door lock button missing

Taxi meter time 5mins fast [meter not checked]

Pass 11 Feb 2008 128,268 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 128,217 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 102,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 102,689 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,111 miles

nearside and offside front inner roll bar bushes worn

two front brake discs rusting

Fail 7 Feb 2007 76,089 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 75,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,581 miles

steering rack has slight play both inner rack ends.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,704 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN

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

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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SC05 FHW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SC05 FHW, 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 SC05 FHW registered?

SC05 FHW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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