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SG05 YRX

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,064 mi
Last recorded236,064 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 YRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 236,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 192,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 192,411 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 154,709 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 117,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 117,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 92,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,839 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 YRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

SG05 YRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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