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SK55 LFT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,513 mi
Last recorded124,513 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 LFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 124,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber sleeves detached

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,978 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front brake disc inner corroded

front brake hoses corroded

tail lamp bulb out

Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,978 miles

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

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front brake disc inner corroded

front brake hoses corroded

osr tyre close to limit/osf tyre small bulge wall/nsf tyre 3mm 2055516

tail lamp bulb out

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,405 miles

cut in o/sr tyre sidewall

o/sf brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

rear brake backing plates badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,259 miles

nsr brake slight bind and brakes worn

nsr tyre edge worn close to limit 2055516V

osr tyre pressure was low and cut in wall

some damage

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 24,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/sr handbrake lever off stop

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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SK55 LFT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SK55 LFT, 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

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What year was SK55 LFT registered?

SK55 LFT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is SK55 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 LFT shows 12 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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