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SB55 FPT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,996 mi
Last recorded244,996 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 244,996 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 244,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 235,529 miles

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

park brake lever high

Pass 10 Dec 2014 210,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 194,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2013 173,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 152,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,554 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 75,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,359 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 36,280 miles

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

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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SB55 FPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB55 FPT, 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 SB55 FPT registered?

SB55 FPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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