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KX55 ZWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,597 mi
Last recorded104,597 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 104,597 miles

n/s cv boot split

n/s/f and tailgate damage

o/s/r sill damage

screen chipped

Fail 31 Jul 2014 104,597 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

205.60.15.v

n/s cv boot split

n/s/f and tailgate damage

n/s/f tyre at 3mm tread depth inner edge worn low below 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre wall worn

o/s/r sill damage

rear tyres have very low pressure

screen chipped

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,000 miles

front shock absorbers loosing fluid

movement in front suspension links

o/s sill damage

o/s/r indicator faded

slight buckle in inner wheel rim o/s/r

small split in n/s cv boot

wipers smear

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nail in o/s/r

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nail in o/s/r

Fail 18 Aug 2010 21,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,570 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,111 miles

rear tyre treads starting to wear uneven

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 ZWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

KX55 ZWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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