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PO55 ZDC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,308 mi
Last recorded101,308 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 101,308 miles

Brake heat shields corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 101,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,930 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 61,069 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 61,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,177 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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PO55 ZDC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PO55 ZDC, 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 PO55 ZDC registered?

PO55 ZDC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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