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DE54 ZCK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,822 mi
Last recorded161,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ZCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 161,822 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 156,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 150,281 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 144,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 138,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 128,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 124,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 116,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 107,225 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 107,207 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 100,617 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,781 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,378 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,378 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,904 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 73,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,518 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 63,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,296 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,855 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,001 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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DE54 ZCK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DE54 ZCK, 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 DE54 ZCK registered?

DE54 ZCK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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