MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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ST05 VBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ST05 VBK, 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 ST05 VBK registered?
ST05 VBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2005.
Is ST05 VBK safe to buy?
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