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SV55 LMM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 LMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018
Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 88,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,552 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 38,552 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,319 miles

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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SV55 LMM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV55 LMM, 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 SV55 LMM registered?

SV55 LMM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SV55 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 LMM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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