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VO05 OVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,653 mi
Last recorded191,653 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 191,653 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear coil spring arm (2.4.G.2)

general under body wear

tray cover fitted an engine bay and under the body

Pass 4 Feb 2016 177,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 161,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 150,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,530 miles

Advise n/s/r bump stop broken and cover loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 128,530 miles

Advise n/s/r bump stop broken and cover loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,852 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing for full inspection of adult seat belt

evidence of oil leak on engine

nearside front indicator bulb slightly discoloured

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear bump stop damaged slightly

nearside rear lower link suspension arm bush starting to seperate

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & feathered on inner edge

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit & feathered on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,117 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 84,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,487 miles

near side rear tyre on 2mm. and slightly out of shape.

off side rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 May 2008 33,876 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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VO05 OVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VO05 OVR, 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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VO05 OVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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