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SJ55 UWP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,681 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,224 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 103,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,188 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,045 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise ft brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,523 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 44,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,418 miles

both front tyres worn to 2 & 3mm on edges.

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 UWP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ55 UWP, 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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SJ55 UWP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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