MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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damage to both rear outer sill lips
high level brake light not working
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)
high level brake light not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
fuel cooling radiator loose but is secure time of test
nearside rear wheel tight when rotated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
fuel cooling radiator loose but is secure time of test
nearside rear wheel tight when rotated
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front wishbone bushes deteriorated.
n/s rear tyre low on tread.
rear brake caliper flexi hoses perished.
rear brake discs in poor condition.
rear springs corroded.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front wishbone bushes deteriorated.
n/s rear tyre low on tread.
rear brake caliper flexi hoses perished.
rear brake discs in poor condition.
rear springs corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
2x child seats fitted
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OU05 ZXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 OU05 ZXL, 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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What year was OU05 ZXL registered?
OU05 ZXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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