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SP55 RWW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,876 mi
Last recorded189,876 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 189,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

excessive play from gearbox transmission

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2013 189,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

bonnet second safety catch partially seized

eml light on

engine oil leaks

excessive play from gearbox transmission

horn could be slightly loader

offside front tyre sidewalls showing deterioration

parking brake very stiff to operate

part of offside tail light inoperative

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 132,682 miles

offside front chassis leg damaged

rear indicators going pale

Fail 9 Aug 2012 132,672 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside front chassis leg damaged

rear indicators going pale

Pass 8 Jul 2011 132,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 132,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light on dash

Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,037 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 RWW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 SP55 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

SP55 RWW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is SP55 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 RWW 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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