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SC05 MKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

242,098 mi
Last recorded242,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 242,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 223,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to access rear belts and seats due to seats being folded down

Fail 18 Sep 2017 222,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Both wind screen wipers slightly smeary

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 206,328 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 206,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 205,470 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition cracked at cat (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flex wet (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pouring out of hub (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front brake pads low

brake fluid between high and low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 187,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 169,513 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 146,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 146,917 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 111,315 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 108,636 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres cracked in tread,

rear wiper blade split, engine oil level on min, bonnet catch stiff, engine under tray fitted

slight lip on front brake discs, kerb damage to wheel trims, o/s/r tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,636 miles

rear tyres cracked in tread,

rear wiper blade split, engine oil level on min, bonnet catch stiff, engine under tray fitted

slight lip on front brake discs, kerb damage to wheel trims, o/s/r tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,446 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

35% rear brake imbalance & borderline operating speed difference

Engine bay undertray fitted

Heavy surface corrosion to front disc inner faces

Kerb damage to wheel trims

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

Steering & suspension bushes cracking & flexing under load

Wipers smearing

Pass 6 May 2009 86,494 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 86,474 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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