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DG55 JZJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,550 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 74,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,179 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,075 miles

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 62,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 55,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,005 miles

Offside Rear shocker dust cover broken off

Fail 8 Nov 2017 52,005 miles

Offside 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 shocker dust cover broken off

Pass 28 Oct 2016 48,044 miles

Offside Rear dust cover broken off

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,067 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 16,640 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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DG55 JZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG55 JZJ, 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 DG55 JZJ registered?

DG55 JZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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