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SB55 FRP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,200 mi
Last recorded186,200 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 186,200 miles

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

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

advise slight play at steering

Pass 31 Oct 2009 141,003 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,539 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 73,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2007 73,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2005 105 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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SB55 FRP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

SB55 FRP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is SB55 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 FRP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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