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SP55 ZPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

234,126 mi
Last recorded234,126 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 234,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 234,110 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Either Caliper or short brake pipe between flexi and caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 226,821 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 226,818 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 215,983 miles

Both rear tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Top and btm covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 215,983 miles

Both rear tyre slightly worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Top and btm covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 199,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 199,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 183,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 163,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 163,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 143,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,935 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,588 miles

all brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,123 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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SP55 ZPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP55 ZPE, 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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SP55 ZPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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