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SO05 OJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 OJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cover over engine

covers underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,014 miles

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

all discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,009 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,699 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 54,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear heat shield rattling

bonnet safety catch seized

petrol flap hard to open

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,139 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,576 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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SO05 OJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SO05 OJV, 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 SO05 OJV registered?

SO05 OJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is SO05 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 OJV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO05 OJV have outstanding finance?

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