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ND05 VHK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

528,649 mi
Last recorded528,649 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 VHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 528,649 miles

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

Offside Sill Damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 528,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Sill Damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 475,838 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 475,800 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouls shock bolt on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 420,656 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 420,637 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leaking from rear caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 364,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 364,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 302,651 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 302,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 237,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 237,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 165,088 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 165,067 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 120,152 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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ND05 VHK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ND05 VHK, 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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ND05 VHK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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