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SJ05 HVA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,029 mi
Last recorded149,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2025 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 143,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 138,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 134,443 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 128,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 124,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,208 miles

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

Offside Front back plate corroaded

Pass 21 Dec 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2016 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,922 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,415 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr shocker bump stop loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,778 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,723 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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SJ05 HVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SJ05 HVA, 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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SJ05 HVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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