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SM55 UCV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,978 mi
Last recorded138,978 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 UCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,978 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 138,968 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 121,496 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 82,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,685 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 77,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,603 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,532 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight cracking in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,998 miles

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

slight cracking in tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,729 miles

both front tyres on 2mm 205 60 15

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 UCV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

SM55 UCV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SM55 UCV safe to buy?

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