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SP55 XDT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

226,326 mi
Last recorded226,326 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 226,326 miles

Body corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 218,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 208,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 201,064 miles

Front tyres uneven wear.

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 187,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 187,990 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 180,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 180,016 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 174,080 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 174,079 miles

Nearside 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 168,793 miles

front brake discs are corroded & worn

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

n/sr & o/s/r sills are damaged

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 168,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs are corroded & worn

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

n/sr & o/s/r sills are damaged

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 157,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 157,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 130,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,505 miles

near side front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear bumpstop split

Fail 12 Sep 2008 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre has cut in side wall not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear bumpstop split

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 XDT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

SP55 XDT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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