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SH05 NYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,842 mi
Last recorded251,842 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 NYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 251,842 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded

front cross member corroded

both outer sills corroded

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2015 244,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 236,566 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

both front roll bar drop links deteriorating

offside front window regulator inop

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 888,201 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

starter motor faulty

Pass 21 Jul 2012 218,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 207,252 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 194,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 178,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 168,188 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 165,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,487 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 60,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SH05 NYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH05 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

SH05 NYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SH05 NYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 NYV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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