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SG55 UBX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,862 mi
Last recorded153,862 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 153,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice corrosion on o/s sill

advice n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Fail 23 Mar 2022 153,862 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice corrosion on o/s sill

advice n/s and o/s rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Pass 29 Mar 2021 153,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice n/s and o/s rear shocker dust covers detatched

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15/95h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,872 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,580 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nsf osf nsr osr tyre inner treads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,402 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,364 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 85,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,850 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 73,847 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 66,293 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,218 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,095 miles

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

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

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

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 UBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SG55 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

SG55 UBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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