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SC05 FJD

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

214,107 mi
Last recorded214,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2011 214,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

First aid kit & fire extinquiser missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Paintwork on front bumper at O/S/F

Taxi meter [wrong date]

Pass 27 Jul 2010 197,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 197,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 177,617 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 177,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 161,191 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 161,140 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

no fire ext or first aid kit

two front side lights poor

Pass 3 Feb 2009 142,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 119,247 miles

offside rear tyre on limit over centre 3/4 of tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2008 118,821 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fog warning light on dash not going off

offside rear tyre on limit over centre 3/4 of tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,879 miles

slight damage to offside front flex brake pipe

Fail 4 Feb 2008 100,820 miles

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

slight damage to offside front flex brake pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2007 77,607 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 77,583 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,103 miles

nearside and offside front inner roll bar bushes worn

Fail 1 Feb 2007 61,065 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 60,860 miles

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

Engine cover panel loose

O/S/F bumper trim loose

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,099 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,611 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 FJD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FJD, 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 FJD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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