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NX55 SZW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,347 mi
Last recorded79,347 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 SZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,347 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 173,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 173,354 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 254,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 222,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 185,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 151,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 124,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,277 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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NX55 SZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NX55 SZW, 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 NX55 SZW registered?

NX55 SZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NX55 SZW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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