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SV05 VUU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 VUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner facings heaviy pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner and outer facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,062 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 64,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 57,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp insecure after cat

rear brake discs worn/corroded inside

slight exhaust blow

Fail 14 May 2015 52,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust clamp insecure after cat

rear brake discs worn/corroded inside

slight exhaust blow

Pass 22 May 2014 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 46,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2013 40,420 miles

2 x wishbone bushes split

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mid section exhaust outer skin corroded,no leaks from exhaust

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,206 miles

Center exhaust section slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 39,205 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Center exhaust section slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all discs pitted

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wheel bearing feel slightly rough when rotated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,923 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

SV05 VUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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