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SA55 DPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,344 mi
Last recorded215,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 215,344 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 215,227 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 187,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 172,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 159,098 miles

Front suspension wish arms, rear bushes fitted incorrectly.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 134,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,622 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 106,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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SA55 DPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA55 DPO, 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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SA55 DPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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