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SK55 SOA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,330 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 105,330 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,772 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,744 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,163 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 217,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 200,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 200,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 181,358 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 162,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 142,474 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 142,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,289 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn [ bush at rear of arm ]

Pass 20 Aug 2008 107,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 74,112 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,619 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,881 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 SOA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SOA, 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 SK55 SOA registered?

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

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The MOT history for SK55 SOA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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