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SJ05 MMV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,358 mi
Last recorded128,358 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,358 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt has tape on it

Pass 29 Apr 2009 108,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 147,543 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 147,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads getting low advise replacement soon.

nearside front indicator lens damaged advise replacement.

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 MMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SJ05 MMV, 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 SJ05 MMV registered?

SJ05 MMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is SJ05 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 MMV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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