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SL05 SZT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,998 mi
Last recorded184,998 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 184,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 164,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 145,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,036 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 106,065 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2013 89,677 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,091 miles

n/s/r brake disc back plate coroded

traction control light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,485 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 SZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

SL05 SZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is SL05 SZT safe to buy?

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