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SM05 TNU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

248,126 mi
Last recorded248,126 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 248,126 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 248,119 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 231,737 miles

N/S/R window not going up or down

O/S/F wiper blade rubber split

O/S/R brake disc backplate rusting away

Pass 8 Jul 2010 217,549 miles

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 7 Jan 2010 202,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 187,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 171,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 157,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 134,461 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 134,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R lamp [1 bulb out]

Pass 9 Jul 2007 120,084 miles

Front tyres 185/65/15--Rear tyres 195/65/15--Spare tyre 195/65/15

Fail 5 Jul 2007 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Meter still to check

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

Rear wimdow washers not working

Pass 4 Jan 2007 96,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,877 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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SM05 TNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TNU, 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 SM05 TNU registered?

SM05 TNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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