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KX55 ZPD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

178,552 mi
Last recorded178,552 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 178,552 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 164,036 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,061 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning additional stop lamp has two light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer leaking exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 141,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,547 miles

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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 117,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,251 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn to limit marks and balding on edges

Offside Front Tyre is worn to limit marks and balding on edges

Small engine oil leak present

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,382 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight oil leak

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,764 miles

chips/ cracks on windscreen

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,962 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars (205/50R17)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,735 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,368 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,927 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 ZPD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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