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SH55 ZGG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,479 mi
Last recorded224,479 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ZGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 224,479 miles

Engine managment and air bag warning lights on.

Fail 1 Nov 2012 224,479 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine managment and air bag warning lights on.

Pass 2 May 2012 206,043 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Fail 1 May 2012 206,026 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Air bag warning light on.

Pad wear warning light on.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 185,300 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear shocker covers insecure.

Brake warning light on.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 185,300 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both rear shocker covers insecure.

Brake warning light on.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 170,821 miles

Air bag warning light lit.

Both front brake discs worn.

Both rear shockabsorber covers insecure.

Engine under tray insecure.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Off sside front brake disc guard corroded,

Spare tyre cut to plies.

Fail 5 May 2011 170,821 miles

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

Air bag warning light lit.

Both front brake discs worn.

Both rear shockabsorber covers insecure.

Engine under tray insecure.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off sside front brake disc guard corroded,

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

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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SH55 ZGG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH55 ZGG, 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 SH55 ZGG registered?

SH55 ZGG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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