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SM55 UCT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 UCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 144,044 miles

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 144,042 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 132,827 miles

Front the rear bushes on the both suspension arms are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn at the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 132,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front the rear bushes on the both suspension arms are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn at the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 121,294 miles

Both rear shock covers insecure

Brake back plates missing from both front and nearside rear

Engine fault light on

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,893 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,143 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing inner tread

engine management light on

wipers smear

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,846 miles

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)

wipers smear

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,191 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 58,247 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,649 miles

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

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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SM55 UCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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