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SH55 XJG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,976 mi
Last recorded139,976 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 139,976 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 139,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 197,173 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 158,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 114,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,575 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 XJG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH55 XJG?

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What year was SH55 XJG registered?

SH55 XJG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is SH55 XJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 XJG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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