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SV55 WXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 WXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear tailgate strut support insecure to body tailgate wont stay open

Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened binding/heated (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear tailgate strut support insecure to body tailgate wont stay open

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,039 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 73,100 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ESP/TRCKSION CONTROLE LIGHT ON AT TIME OFF TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild insicure

oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 65,215 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

N/S/R Backing plate loose

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,574 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 17 Oct 2011 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,594 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,594 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,813 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 35,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,448 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SV55 WXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

SV55 WXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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