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SA55 KAU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,761 mi
Last recorded42,761 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 KAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 42,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Reverse lights inop

Fail 23 Oct 2017 41,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Reverse lights inop

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,104 miles

engine management light on

fuel flap does not close properly

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,412 miles

eml on

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 35,412 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from OSR wheel when rotated but not wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noise from OSR wheel when rotated but not wheel bearing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2013 29,860 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,992 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,324 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,269 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 17,269 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 24 Oct 2008 12,258 miles

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

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 KAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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