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OY55 ZDH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,374 mi
Last recorded191,374 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZDH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 191,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 181,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 168,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 150,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 126,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,465 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 117,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,692 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,284 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2011 97,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,223 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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OY55 ZDH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY55 ZDH, 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 OY55 ZDH registered?

OY55 ZDH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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