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AO55 ZNG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

331,264 mi
Last recorded331,264 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 ZNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 331,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 317,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2018 317,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2017 302,834 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2017 290,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 273,331 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 255,002 miles

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

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

engine water leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 235,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 235,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 219,287 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 219,287 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 202,858 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 188,505 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 170,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 155,747 miles

front discs lipped

n/sr shock dust cover adrift

Fail 22 Jan 2013 155,747 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs lipped

n/sr shock dust cover adrift

Pass 6 Feb 2012 115,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

airbag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 115,236 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

airbag light on

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,280 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,434 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 ZNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO55 ZNG, 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 AO55 ZNG registered?

AO55 ZNG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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