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SP55 WYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 WYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 146,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 136,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 136,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 115,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 104,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 95,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,724 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,732 miles

2 of the 8 tail lamp bulbs are not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp aims on low limit

Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded slightly inner faces

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroded slightly inner faces

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Aug 2010 58,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,243 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 36,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 WYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

SP55 WYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SP55 WYS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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