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SM55 XAH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,792 mi
Last recorded135,792 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake calliper damp, poss lubricant

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,305 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet handle (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 25 Feb 2020 125,303 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet handle (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 14 Mar 2019 125,298 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,592 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mal. lamp on

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 124,588 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning lamp on (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mal. lamp on

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,418 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 115,418 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,791 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,822 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIATED

FRONT NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

O,S,F TYRE 2-3ML

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIATED

FRONT NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

O,S,F TYRE 2-3ML

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,320 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2013 75,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 50,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,254 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 XAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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