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SG55 RBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

246,473 mi
Last recorded246,473 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 246,473 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 246,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 226,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 195,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 184,490 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 173,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 173,618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 149,065 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 149,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 116,488 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 116,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 88,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 88,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,737 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 60,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 257 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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SG55 RBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG55 RBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG55 RBU registered?

SG55 RBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SG55 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 RBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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