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SD55 ZRX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,447 mi
Last recorded108,447 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,447 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

intermittent wiper fault not evident during test

slight play at o/s rack end

Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

intermittent wiper fault not evident during test

slight play at o/s rack end

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,207 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has a slightly damaged outerwall

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight marking on outer wall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 48 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 ZRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

SD55 ZRX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is SD55 ZRX safe to buy?

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