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NJ55 DSV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,946 mi
Last recorded101,946 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 DSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe has light corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,712 miles

Brake back plates corroding front and rear

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,734 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,734 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,791 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 54,066 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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NJ55 DSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NJ55 DSV, 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 NJ55 DSV registered?

NJ55 DSV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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