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KX55 ZUD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,229 mi
Last recorded181,229 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 181,229 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 181,228 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 165,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,926 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 138,926 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,331 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,476 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 88,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,189 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,818 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 ZUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

KX55 ZUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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