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SL05 CHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,398 mi
Last recorded105,398 miles
Recorded on25 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 CHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2015 105,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,108 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 77,587 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 46,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2011 63,583 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 63,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,071 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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SL05 CHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL05 CHJ, 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 SL05 CHJ registered?

SL05 CHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is SL05 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 CHJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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