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AK55 ZZN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

271,183 mi
Last recorded271,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 271,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 258,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 245,909 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 245,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 230,969 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 230,967 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 225,085 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 224,082 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 199,352 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 190,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 175,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 163,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 150,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,262 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 ZZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

AK55 ZZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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