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OKZ 3354

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

273,972 mi
Last recorded273,972 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 3354
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 273,972 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light on (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 273,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 266,685 miles

Both rear shocker covers missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi exhuast (7.1.2)

Front brake pads low

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

Offside front inner door handle broken and severely insecure

Offside splash guard rubbing suspension and insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear shocker covers missing

Front brake pads low

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

Offside front inner door handle broken and severely insecure

Offside splash guard rubbing suspension and insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 250,213 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 250,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 234,144 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 211,855 miles

All back plates missing or deterated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust shield disconected and shock very weak (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Eng ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 211,855 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Top (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

All back plates missing or deterated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Dust shield disconected and shock very weak (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Eng ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 188,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 163,706 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 163,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 154,200 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 154,012 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2015 130,547 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,591 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

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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OKZ 3354 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OKZ 3354, 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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OKZ 3354 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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