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DA05 ZRO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,030 mi
Last recorded90,030 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,030 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,937 miles

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

all rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 85,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

all rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2020 82,306 miles

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

Under trays ftd

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 75,152 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,834 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,031 miles

parking brake low effort

Fail 18 Jul 2016 47,031 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in front number plate

drivers front outer brake pad looks slightly thinner than the passenger

Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,728 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in front number plate

drivers front dip beam light output looks dim

drivers front outer brake pad looks slightly thinner than the passenger

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,055 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,043 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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DA05 ZRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA05 ZRO, 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 ZRO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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