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SD55 DRZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 DRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 142,554 miles

Boot untidy

Dampness off oil under power steering reserviour and around O/S inner wing

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Wrong taxi front plate fitted [removed]

Pass 19 Dec 2008 142,523 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 144,155 miles

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

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jun 2008 120,458 miles

Dampness at power steering reservior [at top]

General vehicle tidyness [wash outside hoover inside including boot]

N/S/R tyre [light cracking on sidewall]

Fail 26 Jun 2008 120,458 miles

Dampness at power steering reservior [at top]

General vehicle tidyness [wash outside hoover inside including boot]

N/S/R tyre [light cracking on sidewall]

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 96,024 miles

front brake imbalance just met 24 ,/,

front brake pads worn low

offside off steering rack worn

Fail 24 Dec 2007 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance just met 24 ,/,

front brake pads worn low

offside off steering rack worn

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,188 miles

Drivers seat dirty

Rear seats marked [clean] inspector will check at later stage

Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,000 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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SD55 DRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD55 DRZ, 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 SD55 DRZ registered?

SD55 DRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SD55 DRZ safe to buy?

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