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SD55 ZPZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

239,934 mi
Last recorded239,934 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 ZPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 239,934 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 239,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

195/65/15

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 236,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 229,089 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 229,089 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 199,885 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 199,874 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 174,218 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 174,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 160,205 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,110 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 117,089 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 ZPZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

SD55 ZPZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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