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SM55 UCO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,909 mi
Last recorded106,909 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 UCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 106,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heat shields insecure at rear

Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,271 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner wall and close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,478 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust center clamp corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,725 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,975 miles

rear shock absorber covers/sheaths loose

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,604 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 UCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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