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SP55 RVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,904 mi
Last recorded126,904 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 126,904 miles

Front flexi hose ferrule's corroded

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside headlight partially insecure

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

Offside headlight beam poor

Offside outer sill damaged

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipe's corroded

various rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,838 miles

accident damage to n/s/f

corrosion on rear brake pipe's

damage to o/s outer sill

o/s/f & n/s/f outer cv boot's leaking grease

o/s/r shocker seaping

Pass 28 May 2015 109,214 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 26 May 2015 109,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 100,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 100,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 72,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,882 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 59,882 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,453 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 43,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear pads low

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 RVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

SP55 RVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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