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SL05 MSV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 125,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive corrosion on rear floor pan

rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 113,192 miles

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

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear bumpstops broken

Fail 5 Feb 2014 113,190 miles

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

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)

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

rear bumpstops broken

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,820 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,819 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,307 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 89,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 77,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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 MSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

SL05 MSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is SL05 MSV safe to buy?

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