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SY55 UAP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,887 mi
Last recorded119,887 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 119,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 115,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,335 miles

Offside Front outer c,v gaiter poor condition

Offside Front suspension drop link poor condition

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear,worn on edges

all brake discs poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,079 miles

rear tyres lumpy with cracks in sidewall

wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,639 miles

corrosion to rear shockers

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

front suspension bushes poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

uneven wear to front tyres and n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,436 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s/f outer c,v joint

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 12 Dec 2012 86,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,495 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 80,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,644 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,644 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,163 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 59,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,915 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,893 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 UAP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAP, 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 UAP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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