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SD05 NPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,009 mi
Last recorded184,009 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 NPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 184,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 183,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 182,488 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 181,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 12 Mar 2015 181,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Mar 2014 168,415 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 168,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 137,219 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,428 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,903 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 109,893 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 101,314 miles

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

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,106 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 72,086 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SD05 NPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD05 NPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD05 NPE registered?

SD05 NPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is SD05 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 NPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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