MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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
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
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
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
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SH55 CAX safe to buy?
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