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KX55 ZNU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,487 mi
Last recorded181,487 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 181,487 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured INDICATOR BULBS TURNING WHITE BADLY (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Fail 23 Apr 2018 181,487 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured INDICATOR BULBS TURNING WHITE BADLY (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front MIRROR CASING DAMAGED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SAT NAV / PHONE HOLDER AND MIRROR ORNAMENTS BLOCKING A CLEAR VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2017 162,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 147,587 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 140,549 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,752 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,930 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 100,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,466 miles

front brake discs worn on inner sides ,not excessive,

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,497 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 ZNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KX55 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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