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EU55 ZDV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,582 mi
Last recorded210,582 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 210,582 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 210,502 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 207,444 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 200,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 192,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 183,185 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 182,899 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 170,318 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 137,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 101,823 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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EU55 ZDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EU55 ZDV, 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 EU55 ZDV registered?

EU55 ZDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is EU55 ZDV safe to buy?

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