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2005 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration SC54MEV
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2005
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 10 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 163,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sil (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sil (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
9 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,762 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sil (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak ()
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,680 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,680 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,911 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,102 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 13 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 245,001 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013 13 Jun 20264 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 225,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SC54MEV was registered on 2005-01-21
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