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SD55 OZT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,340 mi
Last recorded236,340 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 236,340 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 236,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 190,481 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 190,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 148,646 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 148,263 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2012 103,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 97,467 miles

Both front wheels are slightly rough when rotated

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear wheel has slight wobble

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,730 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,900 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 67,900 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SD55 OZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD55 OZT, 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 SD55 OZT registered?

SD55 OZT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SD55 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 OZT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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