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EU05 ZJJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ZJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 80,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 80,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,016 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 78,015 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,287 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,086 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 55,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,487 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,230 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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EU05 ZJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU05 ZJJ, 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 EU05 ZJJ registered?

EU05 ZJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is EU05 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 ZJJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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