MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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handbrake is notchy when applied
eng man lamp is on
gearbox crunches going into gear
high level brake lamp has some bulbs innop
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
eng man lamp is on
gearbox crunches going into gear
handbrake is notchy when applied
high level brake lamp has some bulbs innop
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag warning lamp is on
auxilliary belt tensioner is noisey
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP05 XLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?
SP05 XLA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is SP05 XLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP05 XLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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