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SP55 RVM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 102,398 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 102,398 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 149,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 140,010 miles

noise from front of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on dash

both front inner wheel arch linners broken

enengine management light on dash

front brakes very close to balance limit

hand brake requires very firm pull

noise from rear of vehicle possible exhaust hitting body

offside rear wheel bearing becoming rough to turn and noisey requires very early attenion

possible fault with abs

Fail 23 Aug 2011 140,003 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on dash

both front inner wheel arch linners broken

enengine management light on dash

hand brake requires very firm pull

noise from front of vehicle

noise from rear of vehicle possible exhaust hitting body

offside rear wheel bearing becoming rough to turn and noisey requires very early attenion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,138 miles

dampness at front offside strut

Fail 6 Aug 2010 130,138 miles

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

dampness at front offside strut

Pass 18 Aug 2009 117,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,201 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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SP55 RVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol 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 SP55 RVM, 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 SP55 RVM registered?

SP55 RVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is SP55 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 RVM 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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