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SA55 KBF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

497,244 mi
Last recorded497,244 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 KBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 497,244 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 497,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 488,262 miles

Front to rear brake pipe at rear flexy corroded

O/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

O/s/r tyre worn on edge

Slight brake imbalance front and rear

Fail 17 Sep 2018 488,259 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear brake pipe at rear flexy corroded

O/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

Rear tyres wearing on edges and low tread

Slight brake imbalance front and rear

engine light on

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 KBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBF, 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 KBF registered?

SA55 KBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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