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SO05 UBC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 UBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,609 miles

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

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

middle exhaust clamp corroded but not blowing

nearside front flex hose and A B S wire bracket scure with tie starp

Fail 22 Jan 2014 59,597 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

middle exhaust clamp corroded but not insecure

nearside front flex hose and A B S wire bracket scure with tie strap

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,721 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,687 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 UBC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SO05 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

SO05 UBC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is SO05 UBC safe to buy?

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