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SW55EHB
2005 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW55EHB
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Dec 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,103 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,698 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,381 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,704 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,613 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,748 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at calliper (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,716 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,639 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,064 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017 11 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust heat shield loose
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,610 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,981 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,124 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,299 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,908 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,908 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,286 MI
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SW55EHB was registered on 2005-12-23
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