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SL05 VSY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,236 mi
Last recorded183,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 183,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 182,719 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 137,754 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 137,614 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 115,143 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,889 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 104,889 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 97,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,267 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 VSY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

SL05 VSY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SL05 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 VSY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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