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SJ55 VMH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

341,374 mi
Last recorded341,374 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VMH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 341,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 330,333 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2010 264,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 202,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 202,426 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 159,831 miles

wear on outsides of all tyres.

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 VMH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ55 VMH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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