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SK55 SUF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,597 mi
Last recorded157,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 157,597 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 157,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 140,435 miles

Air bag light at dash stays on

Dampness in boot

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner & outer edeges

Slight bind at N/S/R brake

Pass 9 Jun 2009 122,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,357 miles

two lower front nearside wish arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 65,130 miles

Fuel cooler on underside damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,605 miles

pos wheel bearing noisey when driveing vehicle on road

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,859 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,159 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 SUF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

SK55 SUF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SK55 SUF safe to buy?

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