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SP55 ZPM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,054 mi
Last recorded163,054 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 163,054 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 148,347 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,089 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,095 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2013 99,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,165 miles

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,264 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 ZPM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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