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NV05 UVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,009 mi
Last recorded132,009 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 UVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

noise from engine

pedal slightly spongy

Fail 15 Dec 2017 132,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flasher showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake flexi cut to cord (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

noise from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,816 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 127,815 miles

Front registration plate obscured multiple cracks (6.3.1d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,933 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,895 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,419 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,419 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,218 miles

all tyres getting low

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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NV05 UVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NV05 UVZ, 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 NV05 UVZ registered?

NV05 UVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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