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SP05 TKC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,030 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,040 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,406 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,483 miles

both rear shock absorber buffers broken

exhaust sleeve deteriorating

n/s under trat front small part missing

o/s front brake disc inner face deteriorated. would advise to change with new pads

o/s under tray front part missing/broken

rear wiper not cleaning window properly

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust sleeve joint deteriorated

o/s rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift/insecure

windscreen is chipped in zone A

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,597 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust sleeve joint deteriorated

o/s rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift/insecure

stone / debris stuck in o/s front hub assy (noise)

windscreen is chipped in zone A

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,594 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear no. plate deteriorated

other 3 tyres well worn

Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear no. plate deteriorated

other 3 tyres well worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,341 miles

Both front tyres 2mm

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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SP05 TKC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP05 TKC, 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 SP05 TKC registered?

SP05 TKC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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