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SO55 DWG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,903 mi
Last recorded64,903 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 52,391 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 52,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,959 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 48,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

TCS light on dash

Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,613 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

TCS light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,879 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise that the tread surface of the offside rear tyre is perished but not yet to excess.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 40,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise that the outer sidewalls of the nearside and offside front tyres are damaged but not to excess.

advise that the tread surface of the offside rear tyre is perished but not yet to excess.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,238 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2011 31,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,877 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,274 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,686 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of scoring and pitting.

Both rear tyres are feathering.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,767 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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SO55 DWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO55 DWG, 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 SO55 DWG registered?

SO55 DWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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