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NV05 ZPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

252,428 mi
Last recorded252,428 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 252,428 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high & light out-put slightly reduced (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed/corroded excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement inoperative (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on service limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light cluster condensated

Nearside Rear seat belt securing clip incomplete (plastic cover missing )

Nearside registration lamp out -put slightly reduced

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to check properly due to plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front plastic inner wing insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear offside & nearside shock absorber covers missing

all brake discs surface corrosion

bonnet stay clip broken

boot flor pan corroded

bulb warning lamp on

engine lower steady bar bush slightly worn

engine management light on

exhaust heat-shield corroded & insecure

glow plug light on

offside & nearside rear brake splash plates missing

service brake performance just met,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring view to some parts

Pass 28 Oct 2015 203,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 203,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 151,041 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 151,005 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 149,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 143,893 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 143,893 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 114,808 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 114,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear shockabsorber bump stops and covers perished

Engine judders- possible duel mass flywheel fault

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges - may require tracking adjustment

tyre treads low FR 3mm FL 3mm RL 2mm RR 3mm Spare 5mm

Pass 26 Jun 2010 100,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,713 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,195 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 ZPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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