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AK55 MKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,682 mi
Last recorded229,682 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 229,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 36,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 210,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 180,541 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 151,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,243 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 126,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 72,607 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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AK55 MKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AK55 MKZ, 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 AK55 MKZ registered?

AK55 MKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is AK55 MKZ safe to buy?

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