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OV55 VOM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

292,216 mi
Last recorded292,216 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 292,216 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 292,216 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 277,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 264,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 153,324 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 153,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 144,693 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear bushes in both front wishbones splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2013 144,693 miles

rear bushes in both front wishbones splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2012 136,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 136,144 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 May 2012 136,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine management w/light on

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fan belt tensioner loose

Fail 7 May 2009 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 79,223 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,877 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 67,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV55 VOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OV55 VOM, 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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What year was OV55 VOM registered?

OV55 VOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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