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SG55 UZA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

342,813 mi
Last recorded342,813 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 UZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 342,813 miles

n/s/f headlight just shows pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2011 322,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 304,448 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2011 304,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2010 278,979 miles

Air bag light at dash stays on

Mirror button on drivers door inner panel loose

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 278,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Air bag light at dash stays on

Mirror button on drivers door inner panel loose

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 249,991 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 249,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 216,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 189,784 miles

Air bag light at dash staying on

N/S/F door stay loose

N/S/F wheel trim loose

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 166,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 140,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 109,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,395 miles

too rear tyres 2 mm and offside rear nail in tyre

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 UZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

SG55 UZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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