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AK55 ZZF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,635 mi
Last recorded128,635 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,635 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 128,631 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing glass ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,520 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 124,491 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 123,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,470 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,470 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,414 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,997 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2011 57,474 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2009 414,429 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,525 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 ZZF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZF, 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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AK55 ZZF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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