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DG55 AZZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,467 mi
Last recorded175,467 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AZZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 175,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 167,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 154,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine malfunction lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 153,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine malfunction lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 135,992 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine malfunction lamp on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,647 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2013 113,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2012 87,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2012 86,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Dec 2009 55,052 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check all of underneath of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,050 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

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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DG55 AZZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG55 AZZ, 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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DG55 AZZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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