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FE05 DZL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,682 mi
Last recorded175,682 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 175,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front back plate corodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect osr / nsr (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 175,680 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing nsf / osf (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected no lens (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing osr / nsr (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front back plate corodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect osr / nsr (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 168,602 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 161,430 miles

Central silencer corroaded

Front nearside and offside upper anti roll bar balljoint thread not fully through nut

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

Nearside inner outer sills corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside inner and outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 161,429 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central silencer corroaded

Front nearside and offside upper anti roll bar balljoint thread not fully through nut

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

Nearside inner outer sills corroded

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside inner and outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,608 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 150,608 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps on pressure (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking union leaking to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 137,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front valve stem slightly perished

Nearside Rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

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

internal headlamp adjuster used & aim rechecked

Fail 22 Mar 2016 112,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front valve stem slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear axle beam mounting bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

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

internal headlamp adjuster used & aim rechecked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,674 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 98,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,736 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,529 miles

advise exhaust centre section securing bracket broken

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,327 miles

slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,278 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,113 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,003 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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FE05 DZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE05 DZL, 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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FE05 DZL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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