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NV05 ZPW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,340 mi
Last recorded83,340 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 83,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding offside front + nearside front flexi brake hoses steel pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding offside rear flexi brake hose above fuel tank steel pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around nearside steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + nearside front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded around bush area to body

Fail 31 Jul 2026 82,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps + nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding offside front + nearside front flexi brake hoses steel pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding offside rear flexi brake hose above fuel tank steel pipe swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around nearside steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule + nearside front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated + nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded around bush area to body

Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,775 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,087 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 75,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,659 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,490 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,651 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 ZPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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