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SV05 NVM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 NVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,236 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheels tight to turn

slight play on steering rack at nearside

Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,984 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,293 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn

Handbrake cables req adjustment

Rear backplates corroded

Rear bump stops fallen apart

Rear discs corroded

Screenwash leaking in boot

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,858 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes binding slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,831 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front tyres low tread

NSR tyre low tread

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,044 miles

Front no. plate cracked

NSF brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,044 miles

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

Front no. plate cracked

NSF brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,502 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 NVM 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 69.2%.

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 SV05 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

SV05 NVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SV05 NVM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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