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KX55 ZRD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,942 mi
Last recorded65,942 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 65,942 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2026 65,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 64,818 miles

Offside Front outer sill

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,160 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 61,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,583 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 60,576 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O\S REAR BRAKE SHIELD CORRODED.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,297 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,183 miles

NS washer poor

Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 53,199 miles

rear heat shield loose - repaired

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,920 miles

OFFSIDE INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER FAULTY, STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,535 miles

Nearside front brake disc has a ridge of corrosion on inner surface wearing brake pad wear sensor advise repair

Offside side repeater faulty advise repair

Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,455 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 6 Sep 2010 28,391 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,864 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,864 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,353 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 ZRD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZRD, 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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What year was KX55 ZRD registered?

KX55 ZRD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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