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SP55 VKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,299 mi
Last recorded180,299 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 180,299 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 180,299 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 165,026 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 130,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,731 miles

small grease depoit offside driveshaft gator

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops are seperated.

offside rear brake sticking on.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,520 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,520 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

SP55 VKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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