Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1985 Skoda 105 S?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1985 Skoda 105 S?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1985 Skoda 105 S?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1985 Skoda 105 S?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Skoda 105 S (1985)

355 real MOT outcomes analysed

1985 Skoda 105 S

CarHunch has 355 1985 Skoda 105 S vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 355 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1985 Skoda 105 S doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Skoda vehicles below.

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Got a specific Skoda 105 S you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 1985 Skoda 105 S does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so we have no pass rates, failure statistics, or defect records to analyse—this is a vehicle simply too old for reliable MOT trend data to exist. The Skoda 105 was a basic, rear-engined economy car built in Czechoslovakia and sold in modest numbers in the UK; by now, almost 40 years on, very few remain on the road or in regular MOT testing. If you're considering one as a classic or hobby purchase, reliability assessment will depend entirely on the individual car's history, maintenance records, and condition rather than fleet-level statistics. Have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by a specialist familiar with 1980s Eastern European vehicles, as parts availability and repair expertise are now extremely limited.

MOT statistics not available

We have 355 1985 Skoda 105 S vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1985 Skoda 105 S

Based on MOT data from 355 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,033 Skoda 105 S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23.8%

721

Red 22.7%

690

Beige 15.6%

473

White 14.6%

443

Green 7.7%

235

Grey 6%

183

Maroon 4.2%

127

Brown 2.7%

Orange 1.3%

Yellow 1.1%

Black 0.2%

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