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SG55 RBV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

279,041 mi
Last recorded279,041 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 279,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 279,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 266,519 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 266,469 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 237,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 215,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 185,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 153,665 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 153,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 120,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,579 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 255 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 RBV 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RBV, 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 SG55 RBV registered?

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

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