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SN55 OKT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,851 mi
Last recorded167,851 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 167,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S + N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 167,730 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S + N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 151,862 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 143,893 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 143,893 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s + n/s rear & front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 135,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 121,281 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 121,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 111,338 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 111,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 98,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,014 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate loose

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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SN55 OKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN55 OKT, 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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SN55 OKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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