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SM55 TZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,584 mi
Last recorded100,584 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,723 miles

Duel Mass Flywheel Noisey

Nearside Front Dust shield corroded/deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,723 miles

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

Duel Mass Flywheel Noisey

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Dust shield corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel inner bead dented

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,274 miles

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split slightly

Rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,087 miles

Undertray is damaged but secure

osr shock absorber worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,081 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting so split but not resulting in any movement

Undertray is damaged but secure

osr shock absorber worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,740 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,434 miles

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

Rear shock absorber foams split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear shock absorber foams split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,283 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stop covers worn

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on inner facing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,951 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 29,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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