MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine management and brake pad warning lights' staying on.
wipers don't operate on "fast" setting.
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
engine management and brake pad warning lights' staying on.
wipers don't operate on "fast" setting.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH05 HGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SH05 HGE, 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 SH05 HGE registered?
SH05 HGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is SH05 HGE safe to buy?
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