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SO54 UCF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,386 mi
Last recorded142,386 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 UCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 142,386 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 142,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 129,760 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 116,007 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,484 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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SO54 UCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SO54 UCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO54 UCF?

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What year was SO54 UCF registered?

SO54 UCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is SO54 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 UCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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