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SP55 RWX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

217,813 mi
Last recorded217,813 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 217,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 214,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 208,959 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 199,896 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 199,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 184,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 169,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 169,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,542 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 153,542 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,749 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 138,749 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 123,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,530 miles

Nearside 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 7 Dec 2011 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,698 miles

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

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

metal part of offside rear bummp stop insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2009 61,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,861 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 RWX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP55 RWX, 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 RWX registered?

SP55 RWX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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