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VU05 SDO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

206,405 mi
Last recorded206,405 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 SDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 206,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front lower arm bushes deteriorated

M.I.L. on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

T.P.M.S. light on

rear seats are loaded with wood and pallets at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2016 206,404 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front lower arm bushes deteriorated

M.I.L. on

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

T.P.M.S. light on

rear seats are loaded with wood and pallets at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2015 199,394 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 199,394 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake discs corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

noises from front suspension?

various dash warnings/displays on

wheel arch liners loose

Pass 15 Jul 2014 190,643 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 190,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust smoke close to limit (2.73)

warning lights illuminated on dash

Pass 7 May 2013 182,424 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2012 174,775 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 174,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 166,219 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 166,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 142,430 miles

2 out 3 side lights on the o/s workin

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

service light on

tyre inflation warning light on

Fail 16 Mar 2010 142,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 out 3 side lights on the o/s workin

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

service light on

tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2009 122,073 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 122,071 miles

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

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VU05 SDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VU05 SDO, 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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VU05 SDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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