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SH55 MFN

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,672 mi
Last recorded221,672 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 MFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 221,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pad light on dash

eml light on dash

enginew oil on min

front pads getting low

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

sump nut leaking oil

Fail 29 Oct 2013 221,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake pad light on dash

eml light on dash

enginew oil on min

front pads getting low

n/s/r shocker dust cover insecure

sump nut leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2012 214,186 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 214,180 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 203,643 miles

chips in nearside and offside of windscreen

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2011 203,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chips in nearside and offside of windscreen

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 187,167 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Chips in windscreen

Engine management light on

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Offside mirrior glass damaged

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 144,067 miles

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

damage to offside door mirror

damp around power steering fluid resevoir

engine management light on

engine oil leak

high level brake light not full working

Fail 30 Oct 2009 143,553 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to offside door mirror

damp around power steering fluid resevoir

engine management light on

engine oil leak

high level brake light not full working

Pass 4 Nov 2008 106,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 106,181 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,001 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 MFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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