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KX55 ZSU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,532 mi
Last recorded237,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 237,532 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 237,532 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pad wear indicator light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 225,385 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2019 225,385 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Dec 2017 215,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 198,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 198,483 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 182,597 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 182,597 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 170,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 156,290 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 141,481 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 141,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 141,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,463 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 107,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,712 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 46,712 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,039 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 ZSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

KX55 ZSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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