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KX55 ZPW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,475 mi
Last recorded155,475 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2023 155,475 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x 2 areas in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EML on

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

Offside dip beam dim

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 152,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 150,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 148,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder & slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside. Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe/Suspension Corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 144,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside. Cracking/Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe/Suspension Corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 138,065 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 138,055 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,965 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake backing plates are rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2015 111,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake backing plates are rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake disc covers corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 93,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake disc covers corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,835 miles

offside front tyre bald on edge outside centre three quarters

Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre bald on edge outside centre three quarters

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,084 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,887 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,988 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,988 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 132,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,024 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking inside tread grooves n/s/ftyre cracking inside tread grooves n/s/r tyre cracking inside tread grooves

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 ZPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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