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NV05 ZHO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, 6mm tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, 6mm tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 64,393 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from centre exhaust sleeve, also very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake to flexi-pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi-pipe to ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from centre exhaust sleeve, also very corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,071 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 56,987 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,025 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,552 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,405 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,417 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 ZHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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