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SC05 FHY

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

230,980 mi
Last recorded230,980 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 230,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 230,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f ball joint ? not sitting properly ;

o/s/r mudflap rubbing on tyre ?

Pass 3 Mar 2014 220,458 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 220,453 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

em light on

oil leaks

Pass 5 Feb 2013 212,178 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 212,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

em light on

Pass 5 Aug 2009 150,079 miles

slight damage to nearside rear flex brake pipe

Fail 3 Aug 2009 149,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight damage to nearside rear flex brake pipe

two front side lights poor

Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,509 miles

Centre stop light 1 bulb out

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

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

Oil dampness at top off power steering reserviour

Rear window washer inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Fail 2 Feb 2009 129,288 miles

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

Centre stop light 1 bulb out

N/S No-Plate light dull

N/S/F indicator lamp taped up

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

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

Oil dampness at top off power steering reserviour

Plastic underside cover burst on O/S

Rear window washer inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Pass 1 Aug 2008 113,445 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 113,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 98,000 miles

1 Button on meter missing

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,523 miles

Rear washers not working

Scratch on N/S bumper at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,599 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,353 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 FHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHY, 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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SC05 FHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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