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SB05 ZKD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,709 mi
Last recorded181,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ZKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 181,709 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 181,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 162,295 miles

Centre stop light [5 bulbs inopp]

offside front brake pads worn low

rubber boot split on offside front track rod end

Fail 9 Dec 2009 162,276 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front brake pads worn low

rubber boot split on offside front track rod end

Pass 9 Jun 2009 145,244 miles

nearside and offside steering rack boots twisted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R & N/S R tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2008 126,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

O/S/R & N/S R tyres scrubbed on inner edge

centre stop light [less than 50% light working]

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,719 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 89,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front flasher light loose

two front inner roll bar bushes worn

two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,206 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,110 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tyre and tyre on limit 1,6

Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,675 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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SB05 ZKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB05 ZKD, 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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SB05 ZKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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