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SK05 APZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,738 mi
Last recorded202,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 202,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on dash

Fail 17 Jan 2012 202,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2011 187,941 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 45,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 175,742 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 175,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

taxt meter time out

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,477 miles

nearside mirror glass poor

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,450 miles

N/S door mirror glass cracked

O/S/F brake disc backplate rusting away

Small dents & scrape on N/S/F door

Pass 13 Jul 2009 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Secondary bonnet catch lever stiff [sticking]

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,726 miles

small chip on offside of front screen within 10 mm

two rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,065 miles

nearside rear flasher light starting to turn white

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,269 miles

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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SK05 APZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SK05 APZ, 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 SK05 APZ registered?

SK05 APZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SK05 APZ safe to buy?

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