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SW54 JVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,573 mi
Last recorded99,573 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 JVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,573 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)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 99,369 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,865 miles

corrosion to exhaust sleeve

corrosion to offside sill at front

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,865 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion to exhaust sleeve

corrosion to offside sill at front

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,707 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,707 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,117 miles

WOULD SUGGEST CHANGING FRONT TYRES SHORTLY.

BULGE AT L/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

R/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,374 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,374 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

R/H WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY WORN.

R/H/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,135 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,084 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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SW54 JVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW54 JVC, 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 SW54 JVC registered?

SW54 JVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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