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SK55 SUH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,248 mi
Last recorded214,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 214,248 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 214,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door check strap bolt loose

front grille slight movement

turbo intercooler pipe slightly loose

Fail 21 Jul 2011 214,156 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door check strap bolt loose

front grille slight movement

turbo intercooler pipe slightly loose

Pass 30 Jun 2010 160,637 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 134,151 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 134,111 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,988 miles

nearside side hand brake poor

small pin hole in nearside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 10 Sep 2008 100,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,308 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 80,302 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside screen wiper arm seized up lifting off front screen

small pin hole in nearside front outer drive shaft boot

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,848 miles

N/S/F tyre feathered on inner edge :nail in tread and 3mm depth

O/S/F tyre feathered on inner edge

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 SUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

SK55 SUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is SK55 SUH safe to buy?

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