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EJ05 ZNP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,280 mi
Last recorded101,280 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 101,255 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,843 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,404 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 92,377 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,270 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,339 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 81,339 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,969 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 54,775 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 9 May 2017 54,442 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

N/S/F Tyre pressure very low/Flat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/Bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 54,233 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Shield Fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 53,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,062 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 52,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,801 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 42,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,518 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 31,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,610 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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EJ05 ZNP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ05 ZNP, 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 EJ05 ZNP registered?

EJ05 ZNP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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