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SY05 NNG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 150,346 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 142,456 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2017 142,369 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2016 132,878 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 132,950 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see base of rear coil springs

oil level low

plastic coating on brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 106,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,233 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,233 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,763 miles

n/s/r dust cover detached from shock absorber.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 78,467 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 78,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,129 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,171 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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SY05 NNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NNG, 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 NNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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