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KX55 ZVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,567 mi
Last recorded122,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 121,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 111,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,315 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 95,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine,under-tray& floor covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,772 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and rear brake backing plates corroded

engine,under-tray& floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,367 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Front brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear brake small bind

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,025 miles

All Brake disc back plates badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 82,638 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 77,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,060 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,796 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 ZVN 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 85%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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