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SA55 GZT

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,176 mi
Last recorded214,176 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 GZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 214,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 198,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 198,458 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 164,954 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 164,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,994 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 134,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs corroded both sides

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 GZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA55 GZT, 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 SA55 GZT registered?

SA55 GZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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