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SL05 UOG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UOG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pad sensor damaged

petrol tank strap corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 135,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pad sensor damaged

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 128,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Fail 9 May 2019 128,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 8 May 2018 122,215 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLITING

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 7 May 2018 122,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working O/S BULB (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ENGINE HAS A COOLANT LEAK TO EXCESS

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLITING

O/S FRONT SIDE LIGHT INOP

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 4 May 2017 118,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres have been run soft

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 118,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres have been run soft

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 115,365 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,550 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,360 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 48,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,031 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,460 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 UOG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOG, 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 UOG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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