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SO05 UBH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,413 mi
Last recorded214,413 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 UBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 214,413 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 214,413 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 165,659 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 119,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear parking brake just passed efficiency at 18%

offside front to rear brake pipe swelling under coating

Fail 11 Aug 2016 110,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear parking brake just passed efficiency at 18%

offside front to rear brake pipe swelling under coating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,231 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,881 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,881 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,277 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 30 Aug 2010 52,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,206 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)

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 UBH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO05 UBH, 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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SO05 UBH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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