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MT55 AVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,866 mi
Last recorded112,866 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 AVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm centre tread , barum bravis 205 55 16 91V , advise osr close to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 112,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding disc and pads overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm centre tread , barum bravis 205 55 16 91V , advise osr close to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working led in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,296 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 75,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,092 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,181 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,995 miles

NSR tyre tread on limit

OSR tyre tread getting low

Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,995 miles

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

NSR tyre tread on limit

OSR tyre tread getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2009 20,242 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,999 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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MT55 AVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT55 AVN, 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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MT55 AVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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