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NKZ 4975

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,663 mi
Last recorded101,663 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 4975
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 101,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,060 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,980 miles

both front brake discs are starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre has multiple small crcaks in treads

o/s/r tyre inner tread is bald and has small cracks in tread

Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

handbrake cables are adjusted incorrectly and both outer casings are deteriorated

n/s/f strut brace for flexis requires lowering a small amount

n/s/r tyre inner tread wearing low

o/s/f tyre has multiple small cracks in treads and walls

o/s/r tyre inner tread is bald and has cracks in treads

rear brake discs starting to cororde

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,327 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,792 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,341 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has slight wear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,739 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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NKZ 4975 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NKZ 4975, 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 NKZ 4975 registered?

NKZ 4975 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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