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SM55 TYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,786 mi
Last recorded112,786 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,786 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear heat shields insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside rear (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and arms poor condition (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

Fail 20 Aug 2016 94,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2015 87,840 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake discs becoming worn

oil leak at gearbox

rear floor pan becoming corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,846 miles

middle exhaust parts corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM55 TYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM55 TYV, 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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SM55 TYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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