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SD55 ZSK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 ZSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 118,018 miles

slight dampness of oil at offside of steering rack

Fail 3 Aug 2009 118,005 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front side light poor

offside lower engine cover loose

Fail 31 Jul 2009 117,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside side light poor

slight dampness of oil at steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2009 117,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

offside side light poor

Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,190 miles

Rear window washers inopperative

Fail 29 Jan 2009 101,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light [some bulbs inopperative] less than 50%

Rear window washers inopperative

Taxi tariff sheet insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,868 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 84,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,718 miles

steering rack worn at nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2007 55,716 miles

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

steering rack worn atnearside

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,829 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cracked

Scratch on O/S R wing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,926 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 ZSK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 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 ZSK, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD55 ZSK registered?

SD55 ZSK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is SD55 ZSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 ZSK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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