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ND05 VHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 VHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 120,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,098 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 118,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2022 118,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 117,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,721 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 116,721 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 115,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 114,390 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner track rods slight play

majority of rear brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 109,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade deteriated

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt (seat covers fitted)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

rear wiper blade deteriated

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt (covers fitted)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom engine cover fitted restricting inspection

rear wiper split

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt seat covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 105,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bottom engine cover fitted restricting inspection

rear wiper split

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt seat covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 102,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,571 miles

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

rear wiper split

unable to inspect centre rear seat belt seat covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 94,851 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 VHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 ND05 VHL, 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 ND05 VHL registered?

ND05 VHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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