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HY05 ZXB

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,047 mi
Last recorded172,047 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 172,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 28 Oct 2011 172,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 4 Mar 2010 143,869 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

accident damage to offside front

nearside rear door won't open from inside

Fail 2 Mar 2010 143,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

accident damage to offside front

nearside rear door won't open from inside

parking brake travel long

Pass 10 Mar 2009 122,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,369 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,567 miles

rear foot brakes just in balance

slight play offside section steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,448 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,189 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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HY05 ZXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White 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 HY05 ZXB, 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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HY05 ZXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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