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SH05 UBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,642 mi
Last recorded114,642 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 114,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,773 miles

rear under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,861 miles

rear under vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,777 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 101,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,435 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,408 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 79,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 55,935 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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SH05 UBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

SH05 UBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SH05 UBU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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