MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
under trays fitted throughout
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
under trays fitted throughout
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front 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.
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SH55 BZU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SH55 BZU, 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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SH55 BZU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2005.
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