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SH55 JDK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,724 mi
Last recorded130,724 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing Rubbing on bonnet pad at timing casing/filter area. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer CV boot starting to crack.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Dampness on pipe above gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 130,724 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe chafing Rubbing on bonnet pad at timing casing/filter area. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer CV boot starting to crack.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Dampness on pipe above gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR ()

Nearside DOOR MIRROR BROKEN NO VIEW TO REAR

Fail 10 Apr 2018 126,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing BACK (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing BACK (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering pump inappropriately repaired BOLT INSECURE AND FOULING PULLY (2.3.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR ()

Nearside DOOR MIRROR BROKEN NO VIEW TO REAR

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,770 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Fail 28 Mar 2017 120,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Pass 28 Mar 2016 114,705 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Fail 28 Mar 2016 114,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 100,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,070 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,709 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 90,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,719 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JDK 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 50%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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