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SC05 MUV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,080 mi
Last recorded196,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 MUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 196,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 183,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2013 183,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2012 107,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 165,499 miles

all four wheel trims missing

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes split [ big bushes ]

nearside front outer drive shaft boot starting to split

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight brake bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jun 2010 151,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 151,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 138,683 miles

Engine management light at dash stays on

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Fail 17 Dec 2009 138,544 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light at dash stays on

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,582 miles

Engine management light stays on

Rear window washers inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 117,100 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 117,098 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 104,796 miles

Engine management light stays on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No-plate light dim

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,796 miles

Engine management light stays on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

No-plate light dim

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,733 miles

Rear window washers inopperative & rear wiper blade rubber split

Spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,793 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,789 miles

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

Rear window washers not working

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Spare tyre soft

Pass 28 Dec 2006 50,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,660 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,559 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 MUV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

SC05 MUV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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