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KX55 ZRJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

239,339 mi
Last recorded239,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 239,339 miles

Lower ENGINE MOUNT HAS MOVEMENT

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced ONE BULB OUT OF 3 BLOWN (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 239,339 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower ENGINE MOUNT HAS MOVEMENT

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced ONE BULB OUT OF 3 BLOWN (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 207,239 miles

one of three bulbs out in osr lamp... under trays fitted...both rear TYRES MAX edge wear..

Pass 31 Jul 2017 173,551 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 172,949 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working dim (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,589 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 144,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,209 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,409 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,401 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,780 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,603 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 46,612 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,345 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,520 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,995 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,814 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 ZRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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