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KW54 ZXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,109 mi
Last recorded247,109 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ZXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 247,109 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 247,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel High 14 click (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 221,786 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 203,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake lever high

Pass 25 May 2013 173,806 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 173,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 153,927 miles

alternator belt split

front discs scored

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r spring broken

Fail 12 Mar 2012 153,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

alternator belt split

front discs scored

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r spring broken

Pass 6 Jun 2011 137,239 miles

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

n/s rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 118,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 95,919 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 95,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,004 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 55,940 miles

advise, slight play in nsf wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,047 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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KW54 ZXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW54 ZXR, 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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KW54 ZXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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