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SJ55 UWH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

228,274 mi
Last recorded228,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 228,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F side light slightly loose

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 210,425 miles

Rear window wiper inopperative

Fail 7 Jul 2009 210,419 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1 securing bolt missing at boot lock

Rear window wiper inopperative

Pass 8 Jan 2009 185,299 miles

offside rear brake back plate holed with rust

slight wear on nearside of steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 150,413 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 118,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,363 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 5,094 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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SJ55 UWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SJ55 UWH, 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 SJ55 UWH registered?

SJ55 UWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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