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JJZ 2849

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,422 mi
Last recorded183,422 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 2849
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 183,422 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 183,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 177,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 172,733 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 172,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 168,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread near legal min and worn a lot on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 164,661 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL THO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

FREED OFF BONNET SAFETY CATCH

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 155,177 miles

SOME DAMAGE TO THE OSR SEAT BELT WEBBING.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 149,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 149,782 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 140,489 miles

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH SO IT NOW WORKS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,764 miles

SOME DAMAGE TO THE OSR SEAT BELT WEBBING

THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS TIGHT

Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SOME DAMAGE TO THE OSR SEAT BELT WEBBING

THE BONNET SAFETY CATCH IS TIGHT

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,030 miles

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WEARING MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THE OSF OUTER CV GAITER IS SPLIT BUT STILL SEALS UP.

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WEARING MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

PARTY OF THE BONNET STAY IS MISSING

Pass 9 May 2015 107,770 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 92,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE LOW AND AND THE OSR BRAKE DISC MAY HAVE BEEN HOT AT SOME TIME

Pass 7 May 2014 92,214 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE LOW AND AND THE OSR BRAKE DISC MAY HAVE BEEN HOT AT SOME TIME

Pass 10 May 2013 78,709 miles

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,819 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 62,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,007 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHHTS WAS NOT WORKING

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

BULB FAULT TELL TALE LAMP WAS ON

FUEL CAP HARD TO OPEN

NSF TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,007 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHHTS WAS NOT WORKING

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BONNET HARD TO OPEN

BULB FAULT TELL TALE LAMP WAS ON

FUEL CAP HARD TO OPEN

NSF TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF TYRE TREAD WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,651 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW AND CRACKING BADLY

OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETING LOW

Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

NSF OUTER PAD IS GETTING LOW

NSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW

OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN VERY NEAR THE TEST MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS LOW AND STARTING TO CRACK BADLY

REAR OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,617 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JJZ 2849 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJZ 2849, 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 JJZ 2849 registered?

JJZ 2849 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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