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SY05 EOB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

256,884 mi
Last recorded256,884 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 EOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 256,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drop link boot twisted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 253,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 232,915 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 216,665 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 216,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 195,279 miles

both outer sills corroded and soft at seat belt mounts

fuel filter housing repaired

rear sub frame heavily corroded and soft

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2016 176,902 miles

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

fuel filter housing been repaired no leaks at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2016 176,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 161,202 miles

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 13 Mar 2015 161,193 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)

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)

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 148,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 135,594 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 135,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,780 miles

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 114,780 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 74,623 miles

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

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

rear tyre approx 4mm

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,383 miles

light pitting on inner face front brake discs

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,370 miles

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

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

light pitting on inner face front brake discs

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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SY05 EOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SY05 EOB, 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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SY05 EOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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