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SP05 VMR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 149,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 149,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 137,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 118,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,048 miles

exhaust clamp is deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,868 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,359 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,110 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 63,317 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,317 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,256 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 42,256 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 VMR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP05 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

SP05 VMR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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