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SY05 TRV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,782 mi
Last recorded153,782 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 TRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2016 153,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

EML on

Front brake discs worn,corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded (close to excess)

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn,corroded

both sills excessively corroded (at front ends)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,174 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe deterioating.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front spring not 100% in place at top. (aftermarket spring fitted).

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear brake pipes at rear have deterioation.

both front wiper blades are torn and not clearing 100%.

both sills are corroding.

exhaust joint tube deterioating.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 148,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe deterioating.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front spring not 100% in place at top. (aftermarket spring fitted).

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside mirror case missing.

both front to rear brake pipes at rear have deterioation.

both front wiper blades are torn and not clearing 100%.

both sills are corroding.

engine light on.

exhaust joint tube deterioating.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,774 miles

advise both rear brake back plates missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 142,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise offside rear brake back plate missing

advise rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

eml light staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,932 miles

advise eml light staying on

advise rear offside brake disc heat damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2013 134,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

engine undertray insecure at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,850 miles

bonnet catch lever loose

front to rear brake pipes covered over

grease on n/s/f cv boot but unable to see split

n/s washer jet very low on screen

under try loose

warning lights on dash

Fail 16 Aug 2012 122,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet catch lever loose

front to rear brake pipes covered over

grease on n/s/f cv boot but unable to see split

n/s washer jet very low on screen

suspicious of lower part of n/s/r coil spring

unable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring,

under try loose

warning lights on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,700 miles

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes covered over with plastic trim

one bulb out at o/s/r tail light but 50% working

Fail 11 Aug 2011 115,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes covered over with plastic trim

one bulb out at o/s/r tail light but 50% working

Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 106,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,582 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)

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 TRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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