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SA55 WRU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

351,402 mi
Last recorded351,402 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 351,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 331,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills crushed

steering cooum has slight play.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 331,118 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills crushed

steering cooum has slight play.

surface corosion under body.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 295,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 295,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 262,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 213,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 171,139 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 132,026 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,671 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,488 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 WRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

SA55 WRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is SA55 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 WRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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