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SC55 DDX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,286 mi
Last recorded181,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 DDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 181,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 175,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear towards rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 167,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 167,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 162,674 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 162,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 155,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2015 155,317 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2014 148,159 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

underside of vehicle heavily greased

Fail 8 Sep 2014 148,138 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

underside of vehicle heavily greased

Pass 11 Sep 2013 137,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

one bulb inoperative in nearside rear tail lamp

Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,716 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

one bulb inoperative in nearside rear tail lamp

Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,726 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,263 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,701 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,784 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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SC55 DDX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC55 DDX, 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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SC55 DDX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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