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DA05 ZRN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,183 mi
Last recorded209,183 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 209,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe - across rear subframe cleaned and greased at o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear - lower suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 196,478 miles

Age related corrosion to suspension components and parts of underside of car

Corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 14 Dec 2022 196,466 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related rust and corrosion under car

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 186,514 miles

Age related rust and corrosion under car and sills

Fail 17 Dec 2021 186,512 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Age related rust and corrosion under car and sills

Pass 22 Dec 2020 178,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 178,236 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 170,769 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 170,763 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake appears to be binding

Pass 17 Dec 2018 160,369 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,248 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 150,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,459 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 119,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield above back box loose

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 100,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,656 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,550 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 76,550 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,445 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,017 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 46,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DA05 ZRN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA05 ZRN, 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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DA05 ZRN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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