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NJ55 KFZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,622 mi
Last recorded149,622 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 KFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 143,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,869 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2020 136,815 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine cover & under trays fitted unable to examine testable items

Pass 11 May 2019 124,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil level low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 101,675 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 101,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,179 miles

slight damage to both indicator side repeaters.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs lightly corroded

Offside front door mirror cluster damaged no sharp edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,005 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,502 miles

slight damage to o/s door mirror indicator(side repeater).

Pass 27 Sep 2010 43,436 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,818 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,534 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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NJ55 KFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJ55 KFZ, 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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NJ55 KFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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