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SV55 WXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,390 mi
Last recorded173,390 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 WXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 173,390 miles

Offside Front aim image dull

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

covers fitted

front to rear brake pipes swollen/corroding at flexis

Pass 23 May 2016 152,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 23 May 2016 152,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Rear Upper tail light inop

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2015 127,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake backing plate missing

Fail 20 May 2015 127,254 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake backing plate missing

Pass 19 May 2014 105,955 miles

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 19 May 2014 105,955 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 20 May 2013 82,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 59,908 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre v low tread

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear handbrake quadrant not fully return

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre v low tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre v low tread

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 May 2012 59,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre v low tread

nearside rear brake slight binding

nearside rear handbrake quadrant not fully return

nearside rear shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre v low tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre v low tread

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 May 2011 36,024 miles

nearside rear tyre very low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,221 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 WXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV55 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

SV55 WXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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