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OV55 NDZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,327 mi
Last recorded131,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 131,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 128,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 128,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 128,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 126,959 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 125,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 123,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 122,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 121,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 14 May 2018 113,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 108,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 105,152 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside washer jet poor spray pattern

Pass 21 May 2015 103,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 103,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 101,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 92,617 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 92,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 88,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,569 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,713 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,556 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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OV55 NDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OV55 NDZ, 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 OV55 NDZ registered?

OV55 NDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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