MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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bodywork damage
front registration plate cracked
offside headlamp light output reduced
offside rear lamp damaged
offside rear tyre wearing low
osr lens damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
osr lens damaged
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear wiper perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nsr tyre cracking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
nsr tyre cracking
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO55 OVP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SO55 OVP, 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 OVP registered?
SO55 OVP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2005.
Is SO55 OVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO55 OVP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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