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SO55 HYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,699 mi
Last recorded183,699 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 183,699 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 121,646 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 121,522 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,035 miles

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 3 May 2013 97,178 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 97,123 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,974 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 HYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

SO55 HYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is SO55 HYG safe to buy?

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