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ST55 UPK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,125 mi
Last recorded130,125 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 UPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 130,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,686 miles

Center exhaust clamp bolt missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5-3mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 117,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center exhaust clamp bolt missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5-3mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,324 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 98,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 81,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,706 miles

child seat fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 72,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,832 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,607 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,715 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,742 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,459 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,616 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,818 miles

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

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

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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ST55 UPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST55 UPK, 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 ST55 UPK registered?

ST55 UPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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