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KW54 ZYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,061 miles

Nearside front bumper has accident damage

Nearside outer sill has accident damage

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside front bumper has accident damage

Nearside outer sill has accident damage

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,647 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Has a temporarily alter to headlamp so its in use in UK.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,193 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have cracking in tread

hand brake has some travel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 63,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,264 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light staying on

Fail 30 Jul 2010 50,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake wear indicator light staing on

engine light staying on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface.

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 ZYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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