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SG55 WOM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

286,324 mi
Last recorded286,324 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 WOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 286,324 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge/2mm

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge/nail

warning lights on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2012 286,324 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge/2mm

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge/nail

warning lights on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2011 264,685 miles

Brake warning light on

Eml light on

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 264,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 234,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front strut slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Mar 2010 234,580 miles

nearside front strut slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Mar 2009 182,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 182,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 130,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 130,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,765 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,343 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,977 miles

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

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

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 WOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

SG55 WOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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