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SA55 UGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,432 mi
Last recorded190,432 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 UGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 190,432 miles

ns and os sills flattened on sill bottom but still sealed

Fail 13 Oct 2015 190,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nsf (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (1.7.5a)

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

ns and os sills flattened on sill bottom but still sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2014 155,022 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 155,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 323,075 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 323,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play on front d bushs

Pass 17 Sep 2012 284,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 251,673 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front brake hose very slighty started to wear

slight play on offside front rack arm

Pass 20 Sep 2011 251,673 miles

nearside front brake hose very slighty started to wear

slight play on offside front rack arm

Pass 2 Oct 2010 218,543 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 218,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 184,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 184,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 140,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 3 Oct 2008 140,059 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 30 Sep 2008 100,151 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 UGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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