MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine management light on ( as of 01/10/2012 this item will fail the mot test)
handbrake lever has some travel
nearside door mirror insecure
nearside rear wheel trim missing
offside rear lamp unit cracked
bumper grill insecure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
bumper grill insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SJ05 MSX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?
SJ05 MSX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is SJ05 MSX safe to buy?
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