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SV05 NWS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,010 mi
Last recorded98,010 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 NWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 93,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,691 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,173 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,312 miles

rear suspension bushes starting to get split and cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,803 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 58,803 miles

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,666 miles

both outer covers loose (dirt covers)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,788 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 26,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,623 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NWS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

SV05 NWS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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