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SK05 UEM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,588 mi
Last recorded158,588 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 UEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 158,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 158,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,509 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 128,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 115,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,450 miles

2 x front and o/s/r tyres bald inner edges 205/55x16

n/s/f indicator discoloured

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,326 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,851 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and split

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and split

Fail 25 Jan 2013 92,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and split

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated and split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,916 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,355 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 53,355 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 UEM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK05 UEM, 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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SK05 UEM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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