MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front seatbelts slow to retract
both rear shock absorbers have poor dampening effect
both wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
exhaust has slight leak at front flexi
n/s/f sill end soft
n/s/f washer jet partially blocked
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front seatbelts slow to retract
both rear shock absorbers have poor dampening effect
both wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
exhaust has slight leak at front flexi
n/s/f sill end soft
n/s/f washer jet partially blocked
rear exhaust box corroded
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 OEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?
SJ05 OEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is SJ05 OEV safe to buy?
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