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OY55 ZDJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,560 mi
Last recorded170,560 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 170,560 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner treads ok for now

offside outer sill damaged, does not weaken the structure of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2016 167,085 miles

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2016 167,085 miles

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

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 161,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 155,680 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 155,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 150,521 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 150,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 144,112 miles

o/s front tyrte wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 133,340 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 126,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 105,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner cv.boot split

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 ZDJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 OY55 ZDJ, 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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OY55 ZDJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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