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SV05 JRX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,239 mi
Last recorded146,239 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 JRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 146,239 miles

all brake disc pitted / worn

both front and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both park brake cables deteriorated

both rear and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

both rear track control arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

front bonnet / bumper damaged

front registration plate damaged

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside gearbox mount / lower engine mount suspected deteriorated

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

rear wiper not working

sills corroded

undertrays damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2022 146,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake disc pitted / worn

both front and nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

both park brake cables deteriorated

both rear and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

both rear track control arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

front bonnet / bumper damaged

front registration plate damaged

general corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

nearside gearbox mount / lower engine mount suspected deteriorated

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

rear wiper not working

sills corroded

undertrays damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,206 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deterioarated

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil sweat at engine area

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 131,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 118,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 106,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 98,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 87,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,338 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,481 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,334 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,704 miles

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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SV05 JRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SV05 JRX, 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 SV05 JRX registered?

SV05 JRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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