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KX55 ZRU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,204 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 131,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 118,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,698 miles

Brake ware warning light on dash

Fail 2 Sep 2020 111,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake ware warning light on dash

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,170 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 95,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,257 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,203 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,578 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,835 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 ZRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

KX55 ZRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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