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KX55 ZNG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,959 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 99,956 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))

Pass 19 May 2021 88,865 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 88,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 80,512 miles

All brake backing plates corroding.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 80,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake backing plates corroding.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 brake backing plates starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,301 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 77,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear shock dust cover adrift

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear shock dust cover adrift

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,841 miles

Brake disc backing plates all corroded

Offside Front CV boot weeping grease

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

Rear Both rear bump stops perishing

Rear coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake disc backing plates all corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front CV boot weeping grease

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

Rear Both rear bump stops perishing

Rear coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,804 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight seepage of greese

Fail 27 Aug 2015 70,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight seepage of greese

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,358 miles

both front disc back plates corroded

both rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,096 miles

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

rear brake dirt shields corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,012 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,648 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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KX55 ZNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KX55 ZNG, 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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KX55 ZNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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