CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE55 JSZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,633 mi
Last recorded109,633 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 JSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 103,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,643 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 97,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 92,089 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre connector broken also hole in exhaust pipe at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil light on but emissions normal

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,562 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPESNION ARMS INNER PIVOT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2018 74,934 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 74,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,760 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,767 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,878 miles

wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2013 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

condition of front number plate

damage to nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,091 miles

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

condition of front number plate

Pass 26 Nov 2011 41,407 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2008 17,544 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE55 JSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OE55 JSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE55 JSZ?

You can check the full history of OE55 JSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE55 JSZ registered?

OE55 JSZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is OE55 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 JSZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE55 JSZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE55 JSZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.