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SC54 XOA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

283,801 mi
Last recorded283,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 XOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 283,801 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 283,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 264,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 264,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 248,442 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 248,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 225,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 215,545 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 215,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 205,362 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 177,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 155,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 122,918 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 122,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 69,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 28,755 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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SC54 XOA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SC54 XOA, 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 SC54 XOA registered?

SC54 XOA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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