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SB55 TYZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

241,247 mi
Last recorded241,247 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 241,247 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 241,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 211,181 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 181,551 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 181,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 170,063 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 158,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 158,445 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 145,862 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 145,855 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 132,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 132,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 108,281 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 108,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,894 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 TYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB55 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

SB55 TYZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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