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SA55 KFL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 KFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 100,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower control arm bush perishing

Offside Front Lower control arm bush perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2016 93,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower control arm bush perishing

Offside Front Lower control arm bush perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,400 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,400 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,035 miles

rear exhaust haner slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,035 miles

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

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

rear exhaust haner slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,680 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 55,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,583 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 KFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

SA55 KFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is SA55 KFL safe to buy?

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