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SD55 ZKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,658 mi
Last recorded198,658 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 ZKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 198,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 191,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 300,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 289,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2022 289,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 279,350 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 271,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 163,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 157,252 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 157,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 148,414 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 148,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,522 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 7 Dec 2015 137,076 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 125,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn 2.4m limit is 1.6m

recommend four wheel steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Fail 10 Dec 2013 115,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn 2.4m limit is 1.6m

recommend four wheel steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,252 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 51,212 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 ZKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD55 ZKW, 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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SD55 ZKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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