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SG55 THX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,362 mi
Last recorded115,362 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 THX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,362 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

boot wont open from outside

Fail 26 Apr 2019 115,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.50 needs to be .80max (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

boot wont open from outside

Pass 10 Oct 2017 110,034 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 95,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,881 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,840 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,977 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,977 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Car fitted with under covers at time of test so unable to check some items.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,615 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 THX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 THX, 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 THX registered?

SG55 THX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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