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EJ54 ZRV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,930 mi
Last recorded177,930 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ZRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 177,930 miles

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

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

Fail 3 May 2016 177,922 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear shocker shrowds insucure

Pass 5 Mar 2015 161,137 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 161,082 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 144,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 128,762 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 128,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,981 miles

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

both rear shocker shrowds insucur

Pass 1 Feb 2011 104,709 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 104,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,563 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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EJ54 ZRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EJ54 ZRV, 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 EJ54 ZRV registered?

EJ54 ZRV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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