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AO05 TZW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 141,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,615 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 115,864 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,479 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,265 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting/hanger corroding .

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,518 miles

nearside rear tyre tread more worn on inner edge. rear brake disvcs slight wear/lipped .nearside headlamp aim set on upper limit .

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 66,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,325 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,605 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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AO05 TZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

AO05 TZW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is AO05 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 TZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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