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SM55 TYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,978 mi
Last recorded118,978 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 114,471 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2019 107,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 96,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 90,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,214 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,655 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,655 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,272 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,586 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,888 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,684 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,844 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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SM55 TYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM55 TYX, 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 SM55 TYX registered?

SM55 TYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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