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SA55 SMO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 SMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 140,410 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 140,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,608 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,748 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 120,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,745 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 109,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,065 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 94,065 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

advise n/s/f brake light corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,451 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,821 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SMO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

SA55 SMO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is SA55 SMO safe to buy?

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