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NV05 ZHH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,046 mi
Last recorded117,046 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi s/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 112,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 102,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexi to hub (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi to hub (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,393 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 90,451 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 86,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 81,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,087 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 63,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,322 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,000 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,429 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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NV05 ZHH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NV05 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

NV05 ZHH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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