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DA05 ZSL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

252,753 mi
Last recorded252,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 252,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,741 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 25,061 miles

Nearside 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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DA05 ZSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DA05 ZSL, 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 DA05 ZSL registered?

DA05 ZSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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