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SN55 OXP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 171,605 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,915 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 165,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 156,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 140,679 miles

both front tyres sidewall perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 124,818 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top bearing (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyre's cracking on inner sidewalls

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 124,815 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top bearing (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyre's cracking on inner sidewalls

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,365 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 13 Jan 2014 94,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,827 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 79,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,216 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,055 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,389 miles

centre brake light unplugged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 58,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,370 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,838 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 40,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,647 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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SN55 OXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OXP, 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 SN55 OXP registered?

SN55 OXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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