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SJ05 MMX

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,124 mi
Last recorded175,124 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 175,124 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 172,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 172,043 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 169,579 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 163,577 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 163,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 159,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 147,546 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 147,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 132,847 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 132,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 118,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 118,324 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 105,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 91,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 91,731 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,708 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,534 miles

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

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 MMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

SJ05 MMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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