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SG55 TKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,176 mi
Last recorded175,176 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 TKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 175,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 May 2018 175,176 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2017 166,830 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S/Front, lower wishbone, rear bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

Fail 15 May 2017 166,829 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak N/S & O/S (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S/Front, lower wishbone, rear bush's. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated.

Spare tyre defective Under inflated. ()

Pass 12 May 2016 156,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (Rear) + perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (Rear) + perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 12 May 2016 156,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (Rear) + perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (Rear) + perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 145,338 miles

N/s/r shocker bump stop very worn

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

Slight damage to n/s/f wing and o/s/f door

Slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Fail 14 May 2015 145,336 miles

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

N/s/r shocker bump stop very worn

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

Slight damage to n/s/f wing and o/s/f door

Slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 13 May 2014 135,027 miles

damage to offside front door panel

fray in side stitching of offside front seat belt

offside rear bumper edge distorted

rear shock surrounds worn

scratches on offside front wheel

weep from offside front shock

Fail 13 May 2014 135,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

damage to offside front door panel

fray in side stitching of offside front seat belt

offside rear bumper edge distorted

weep from offside front shock

Pass 16 May 2013 124,226 miles

Headlamps slightly high on 0 Setting

N/s in door mirror repeater indicator discoloured

O/s/f door internal panel damaged

O/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

Rear bumper edge tip on o/s/r distorted

Fail 15 May 2013 124,226 miles

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

Headlamps slightly high on 0 Setting

N/s in door mirror repeater indicator discoloured

O/s/f door internal panel damaged

O/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray

Rear bumper edge tip on o/s/r distorted

Pass 17 May 2012 110,060 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs worn

offside front door card damaged

offside front seat belt worn on side stitching

Fail 17 May 2012 110,060 miles

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

offside front door card damaged

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs worn

offside front seat belt worn on side stitching

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,251 miles

damage to offside front door interior panel

Fail 9 Jun 2011 98,251 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside front door interior panel

nearside front tyre worn on raised tread,advise renewing

Pass 21 May 2010 14,792 miles

all brake discs worn

chips in windscreen

near side front foglamp inop

off side rear tyre distorted on inner edge and on the limit(205/55/16v)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,860 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,451 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 TKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TKF, 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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SG55 TKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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