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SK55 SUY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,186 mi
Last recorded132,186 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 SUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 132,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 132,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 102,096 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 102,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,885 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 71,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 71,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,415 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,415 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,775 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 43,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,324 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 18,306 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 SUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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