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SY55 LZE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,555 mi
Last recorded156,555 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,462 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 138,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside binding (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,191 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,479 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pads worn

Centre exhaust sleeve broken

Headlight wash inop

NSR caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

Rear tyes worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,769 miles

1 of the four n/s tail lamp bulbs is very dim/dull

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)

bonnet/grille crash damage!!!

exhaust sleeve joint rotten/corroded

headlamp wash in/op

o/s outer cv boot damp at clip

rear discs are deteriorating slightly

turbo is whistling

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,536 miles

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

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

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

o/s outer cv boot damp at clip

1 of the four n/s tail lamp bulbs is very dim/dull

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet/grille crash damage!!!

exhaust sleeve joint rotten/corroded

headlamp wash in/op

rear discs are deteriorating slightly

rear shockabsorbers damp!!

turbo is whistling

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,280 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 51,508 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,663 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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SY55 LZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY55 LZE, 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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SY55 LZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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