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SK05 VPT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,506 mi
Last recorded82,506 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

Pass 29 Apr 2011 48,279 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 48,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,461 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,461 miles

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

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 VPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPT, 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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How do I check the history of SK05 VPT?

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What year was SK05 VPT registered?

SK05 VPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SK05 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 VPT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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