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SN05 MJX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 MJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 160,275 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 160,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 150,574 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 134,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 118,314 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2018 118,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2017 110,776 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 110,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,200 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 102,143 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 86,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 74,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,972 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SN05 MJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SN05 MJX, 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 SN05 MJX registered?

SN05 MJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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