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AO05 TZU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 84,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 81,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 79,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 76,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 19 Aug 2020 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. down on effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,996 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind advise brake check

Rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Small cuts in rear tyre treads

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,036 miles

Rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,351 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 59,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,868 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 55,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,336 miles

offside front brake discs guard corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,001 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,280 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

petrol flap difficult to open

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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AO05 TZU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 TZU, 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 AO05 TZU registered?

AO05 TZU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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