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SY55 LZH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,254 mi
Last recorded53,254 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,254 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,221 miles

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

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

n/s rear bump stop broken and o/s rear is quite deteriorated

o/s rear brake cooked has been binding (has slght bind at time of test)

rear axle beam is corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,218 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

1 wing liner fixing broken at n/s front

25% of n/s tail lamp in/op

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed up

n/s rear bump stop broken and o/s rear is quite deteriorated

o/s rear brake cooked has been binding (has slght bind at time of test)

rear axle beam is corroding

rear screen wash in/op

rear wiper blade is worn out

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 39,043 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,084 miles

TYRES CRACKED ON TREAD

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,441 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 LZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY55 LZH, 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 SY55 LZH registered?

SY55 LZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is SY55 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 LZH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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