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SD55 ZSE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,376 mi
Last recorded152,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 ZSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2012 152,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 152,376 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 141,870 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 141,870 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 139,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 123,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.m.l light on.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 123,758 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.m.l light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 110,900 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 110,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

brake pad warning light on advise brake check

Pass 11 May 2009 99,485 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2009 99,485 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2008 89,354 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2008 89,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Jun 2008 77,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2008 77,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,323 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 50,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,420 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 ZSE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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