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SW05 EHX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,726 mi
Last recorded107,726 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 107,726 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2016 107,709 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 104,642 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 104,055 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 104,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 103,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 103,901 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 103,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 102,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 102,650 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 101,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 98,727 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 98,727 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 73,184 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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SW05 EHX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW05 EHX, 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 SW05 EHX registered?

SW05 EHX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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