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AO55 ZND

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

279,847 mi
Last recorded279,847 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZND
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 279,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

noise coming from offside front c/v joint on full lock

steering angle sensor lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 261,480 miles

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush deteriating

engine light on

oil leak

spare tyre flat

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 261,480 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front lower wishbone rear bush deteriating

engine light on

oil leak

spare tyre flat

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 233,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 233,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 207,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 207,160 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 183,184 miles

All four tyres wearing low

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 183,184 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

All four tyres wearing low

Engine managment light on

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 164,145 miles

Central locoking not unlocking from inside

Engine management & steering warning lights on.

NSF & OSF brake back plates corroded

NSR & OSR seat side cushions loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR & NSR brake discs corroded

OSR & NSR bump stops damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 164,145 miles

Central locoking not unlocking from inside

Engine management & steering warning lights on.

NSF & OSF brake back plates corroded

NSR & OSR seat side cushions loose

OSR & NSR brake discs corroded

OSR & NSR bump stops damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 135,178 miles

Engine management light on

NSF & OSR brake back plates corroded

NSR bump stop worn

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)

Fail 16 May 2011 135,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

NSF & OSR brake back plates corroded

NSR bump stop worn

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 104,339 miles

Engine oil leak OS

Engine warning light on

Fail 19 May 2010 104,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak OS

Engine warning light on

Pass 19 May 2009 70,735 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 May 2009 70,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2008 44,913 miles

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

nearside front mirror casing cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,226 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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AO55 ZND is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 AO55 ZND, 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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AO55 ZND is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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