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MM55 POU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,402 mi
Last recorded204,402 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 POU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 204,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 204,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 192,299 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 192,268 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 183,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 183,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 177,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 172,208 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 163,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 156,332 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 156,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 148,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake dics in poor condision

Fail 14 Jan 2011 148,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake dics in poor condision

Pass 23 Dec 2009 146,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 109,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 109,242 miles

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

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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MM55 POU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM55 POU, 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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MM55 POU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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