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AV05 ZVO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

243,690 mi
Last recorded243,690 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 243,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 232,358 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 218,515 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 206,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 195,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 195,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly split at ferrel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split at ferrel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 187,202 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 187,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 175,096 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 175,096 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 160,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,653 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,124 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,087 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 89,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,589 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 55,589 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AV05 ZVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV05 ZVO, 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 AV05 ZVO registered?

AV05 ZVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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