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SG05 WKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,892 mi
Last recorded180,892 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 WKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 180,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 163,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 162,527 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 110,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 100,663 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 100,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,336 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 84,506 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,266 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 WKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SG05 WKW, 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 WKW registered?

SG05 WKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SG05 WKW safe to buy?

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