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SM55 WZX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,048 mi
Last recorded69,048 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 69,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 57,095 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 52,459 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,728 miles

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 26 Oct 2018 43,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,216 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,244 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR shock absorber dust cover detatched

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,725 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,851 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 WZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

SM55 WZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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