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SG05 TXA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

217,839 mi
Last recorded217,839 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 217,839 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 200,695 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 200,687 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 182,078 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 182,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to brake pedal sinking to floor (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 163,304 miles

Front brake discs worn pitted and corroded on inner face

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2015 163,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs worn pitted and corroded on inner face

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front to nearside rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 138,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 127,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 115,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 105,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 93,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 81,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 65,789 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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SG05 TXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG05 TXA, 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 SG05 TXA registered?

SG05 TXA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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