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SC05 MVA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,753 mi
Last recorded126,753 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 MVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 126,753 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,941 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 104,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,255 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2017 98,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 98,860 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,017 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre age crack and worn

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre age crack and worn

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,017 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre age crack and worn

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre age crack and worn

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,237 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,196 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,917 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 65,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 65,912 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,045 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 MVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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