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SH55 ZGK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

290,329 mi
Last recorded290,329 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ZGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2016 290,329 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

emits slight amount of blue smoke

surface corrosion throughout to underside

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 ZGK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH55 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

SH55 ZGK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is SH55 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 ZGK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH55 ZGK have outstanding finance?

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