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SV55 SVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,797 mi
Last recorded150,797 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 SVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,380 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 131,867 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 131,867 miles

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

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 125,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,047 miles

front and rear brake disc covers corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 110,047 miles

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

front and rear brake disc covers corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 98,938 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 98,937 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,734 miles

nearside side repeater damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock shrouds broken

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2013 89,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock shrouds broken

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 3 May 2012 80,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2011 65,738 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,917 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,917 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,987 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,819 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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SV55 SVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV55 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

SV55 SVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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