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KX55 ZVT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,585 mi
Last recorded168,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,585 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 153,043 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 148,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 148,472 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 133,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,370 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position light has 1 bulb inoperative.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position light has 1 bulb inoperative.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,538 miles

Offside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

x 2 front tyres inner edges are worn

Fail 4 Sep 2018 111,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front drop link dust cover slight damage

x 2 front tyres inner edges are worn

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,851 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 92,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 80,216 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight binding of n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,988 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,890 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,175 miles

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

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 ZVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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