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SV05 NVS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,005 mi
Last recorded74,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 NVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 74,005 miles

Fuel pipe chafing at engine cover (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

dampness around fuel cooler under tray

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,289 miles

Fuel hose chafing under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,623 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ( both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,811 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 50,809 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine noise in timing belt area (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,100 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,424 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,424 miles

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

Coolant On Minimum

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,592 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 33,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/s/f tyre cut no cords showing

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 24,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Apr 2013 24,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2012 20,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,438 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,146 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 NVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

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

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