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SM55 ZHO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 ZHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside of body

Pass 24 Oct 2020 73,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,538 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,514 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,561 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,449 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,605 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,317 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 27,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,329 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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SM55 ZHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM55 ZHO, 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 SM55 ZHO registered?

SM55 ZHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SM55 ZHO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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