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SH55 CAX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,656 mi
Last recorded138,656 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 CAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,656 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 138,656 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 123,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 108,203 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,326 miles

nearside front tyre perishing inbetween treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre perishing inbetween treads

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre perishing inbetween treads

nearside rear tyre perishing inbetween treads

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall very poor condition perished

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

slight perishing in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 8 Dec 2012 60,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorbers worn

brake discs rusty

fuel pipes to fuel filter and fuel filter housing corroded

nearside rear wheel binding on

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,234 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken and metal collar loose

nearside rear tyre small cut in tread no cords visible

off side rear brake disc outer face corroded

offside rear park brake slight low effort

slight uneven braking rear brakes

surface corrosion around front suspension and brake calipers

surface corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,249 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,410 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 45,410 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,415 miles

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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SH55 CAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH55 CAX, 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 SH55 CAX registered?

SH55 CAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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