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SK55 SNY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,197 mi
Last recorded215,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 SNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 215,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 215,197 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 195,095 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 195,031 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 167,213 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 167,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 130,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 197,300 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 172,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 172,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 154,243 miles

offside and nearside front door check strap bolts loose

small pin hole in offside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 28 Aug 2008 131,922 miles

nearside front shockabsorber leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2008 131,906 miles

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

nearside front shockabsorber leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,733 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 112,616 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 90,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,365 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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SK55 SNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK55 SNY, 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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SK55 SNY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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