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SH55 JCX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

324,337 mi
Last recorded324,337 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 324,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 324,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 308,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush on limit repair asap (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust back box deteriorated at tail pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2015 289,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fog lamp switch slightly insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2014 286,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 146,411 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 245,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 218,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 187,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 155,438 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 126,187 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 JCX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

SH55 JCX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SH55 JCX safe to buy?

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