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SC05 FHX

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 148,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 148,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 134,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 207,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light illuminated

n/s mirror casing damaged/insecure

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2010 187,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 24 Feb 2010 187,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 166,327 miles

near side wiper blade starting to split

nearside engine cover loose

no first aid kit of fire ext

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 26 Aug 2009 166,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 150,770 miles

nearside number plate light intermitant fault

Pass 26 Aug 2008 131,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Cover missing inside boot lid

First aid kit missing & tarrif sheet missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake squeel

Pass 22 Feb 2008 111,281 miles

brake warning light on dash not going off

nearside rear tyre on limit 1,6 mm

two front side lights poor

Fail 22 Feb 2008 111,274 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning light on dash not going off

nearside rear tyre on limit 1,6 mm

two front side lights poor

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,729 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil dampness around bottom of engine

Rear window washers not working

Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,267 miles

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

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

Slight play through steering rack [O/S and N/S]

Pass 3 Feb 2006 214,388 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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SC05 FHX 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 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 SC05 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

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

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