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NH05 ZRA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,582 mi
Last recorded172,582 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 ZRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 172,582 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 172,463 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,190 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 162,160 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached securing nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damaged as been run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level

rear spare wheel well corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 153,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 141,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 141,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,372 miles

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 93,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,632 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,273 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,381 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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NH05 ZRA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NH05 ZRA, 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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NH05 ZRA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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