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SJ05 NPD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,361 mi
Last recorded101,361 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 NPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 101,361 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake performance could be better.

Fail 1 May 2024 101,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake performance could be better.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,708 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 81,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,926 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 69,548 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 69,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,167 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 64,167 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,409 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,428 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,074 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,074 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,861 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,771 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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 NPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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