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VE05 HEV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,314 mi
Last recorded219,314 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 HEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 219,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 205,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r back plates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 189,422 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 189,196 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 175,310 miles

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

Rear back plates corroded on discs

Fail 8 Apr 2016 175,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear back plates corroded on discs

Pass 23 Apr 2015 162,614 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 162,614 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2014 149,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 133,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 121,535 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 110,670 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 97,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,204 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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VE05 HEV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE05 HEV, 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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VE05 HEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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