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AU05 ZPH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,488 mi
Last recorded90,488 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 90,488 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,448 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,746 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 79,746 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,542 miles

Offside front cv boot slightly split

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,227 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread

Wipers only just clear the screen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,535 miles

Near side front tyre Side wall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,179 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,168 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,431 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 46,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,989 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,470 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,470 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,438 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU05 ZPH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AU05 ZPH, 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 AU05 ZPH registered?

AU05 ZPH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is AU05 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ZPH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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