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HN55 ZXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,093 mi
Last recorded139,093 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 ZXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 139,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 125,756 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,756 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade type (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,444 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight corrosion starting on front discs inner braking surfaces

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,169 miles

indicator bulbs becoming slightly pale

n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge close to wear markers

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and close to wear markers

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,488 miles

Front pads approx 5/6k left,Rear approx 8/9k-wear indicators fitted

OSF tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen stonechipped

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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HN55 ZXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HN55 ZXM, 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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HN55 ZXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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