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NV05 ZRN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ZRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 145,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 142,561 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 140,787 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 136,802 miles

Nearside Rear out of shape

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2020 134,359 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 134,359 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,479 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 107,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,499 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,145 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 ZRN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 ZRN, 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 ZRN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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