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SL05 VST

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,068 mi
Last recorded137,068 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2019 137,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 130,381 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 130,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 121,300 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 121,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer 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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,847 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 112,847 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,172 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,807 miles

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

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

all brake disc's show sign's of wear

front brake disc's show sign's of scoring

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,651 miles

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

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 VST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VST, 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 VST registered?

SL05 VST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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