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SA55 KEK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 KEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of getting hot

all brake discs back plates corroded

corrosion over all of rear suspension

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 92,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of getting hot

all brake discs back plates corroded

corrosion over all of rear suspension

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,884 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate holed and corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding has been getting hot

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

both front brake hoses ferrules heavily corroded

both rear brake disc's back plates holed and corroded

front suspension heavily corroded

rear suspension and sub frame heavily corroded

rear under body corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 87,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mounts broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate holed and corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding has been getting hot

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

both front brake hoses ferrules heavily corroded

both rear brake disc's back plates holed and corroded

front suspension heavily corroded

rear suspension and sub frame heavily corroded

rear under body corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,338 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded away partially

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg corroded at rear subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate corroded away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate corroded partly away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded / rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,967 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welded repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 74,967 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welded repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,561 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 73,559 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blowing to excess cannot emission test (8.2.1.1 (b))

Advise bad engine oil leek

Nearside Front Rear suspension bush worn

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Rear suspension bush worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,261 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,261 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,148 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,148 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,109 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,157 miles

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 KEK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KEK, 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 KEK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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