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SL05 OHB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,055 mi
Last recorded115,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 OHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,055 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 19 Oct 2016 110,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,505 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 84,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,806 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear seats folded down

both sides front discs worn

very bad oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,963 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp show's sign's of condesation

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,667 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,667 miles

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,527 miles

All 4 brake discs are showing signs of wear and heavy corrosion.

Bonnet safety catch is partially seized.

Both rear light clusters are cracked but not showing white light.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,860 miles

Both front discs are looking worn and rusty.

Both rear discs are looking very badly worn and rusty.

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 OHB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL05 OHB, 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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SL05 OHB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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