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SY55 UAR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,694 mi
Last recorded137,694 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 137,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 137,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,124 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 117,124 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2014 108,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 89,582 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 69,568 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,686 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,328 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 UAR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UAR, 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 UAR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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