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SA55 KFF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,778 mi
Last recorded129,778 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 129,778 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 129,772 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,827 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 111,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner arch covers loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 111,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner arch covers loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 106,459 miles

All four coil spring seats filled with mud, unable to see the springs.

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Nearside rear brake caliper park brake lever not returning fully and wheel slightly binding.

Offside front inner wheel arch loose and fouling the suspension when the vehicle is jacked up.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,672 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Wheel arch covers loose

Fail 30 Jun 2016 101,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Wheel arch covers loose

Pass 4 Jul 2015 93,125 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,118 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,555 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 85,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc is slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake disc is slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,417 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,219 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2008 29,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KFF, 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 KFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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