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SM05 PWV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,512 mi
Last recorded197,512 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 PWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 197,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 197,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 188,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 178,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 167,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~3mm, worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 155,228 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 205/55 16, ~3mm, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 143,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 129,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,802 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 115,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low and perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,706 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear shocker cover insecure.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front brake pad getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 29,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,417 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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SM05 PWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM05 PWV, 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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SM05 PWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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