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SP55 XDK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

212,060 mi
Last recorded212,060 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 212,060 miles

Brake cable knotted both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached strut top sitting high (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

undertray insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2019 205,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 196,779 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 196,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 196,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 186,215 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 186,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 180,103 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 14 Jul 2016 180,103 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2015 155,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine man light on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,444 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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,971 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,971 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,108 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 22,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

neaside rear tyre worn unevenly

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 XDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

SP55 XDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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