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AF05 JJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 131,504 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,868 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,039 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 96,039 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,021 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,580 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 65,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,063 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONCIL BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONCIL BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,324 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing unevenly

offside front tyre worn

unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,224 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Feb 2012 34,219 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,809 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,495 miles

Nearside Front 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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AF05 JJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF05 JJZ, 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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AF05 JJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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