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SA55 ZSO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,106 mi
Last recorded220,106 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 ZSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 220,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 202,425 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 202,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 181,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 180,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 142,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 140,845 miles

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on dash

osf inner cv jiont gaiter split

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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SA55 ZSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA55 ZSO, 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 SA55 ZSO registered?

SA55 ZSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is SA55 ZSO safe to buy?

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