MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
nearside front droplink bush deteriorated slightly
offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated
rear discs corroded
slight judder onfront brakes
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs corroded
nearside front droplink bush deteriorated slightly
offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated
rear discs corroded
slight judder onfront brakes
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leak
rear wiper split
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
engine oil leak
rear wiper split
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB55 VGJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?
SB55 VGJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2005.
Is SB55 VGJ safe to buy?
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