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RX05 ZCN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 138,437 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,082 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 130,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to minimum mark and has a small cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush slight worn/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,523 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

O/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVER

Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,933 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,092 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear axle corroded

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,488 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,016 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,653 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 115,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,960 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,960 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,619 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,849 miles

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

hand brake stiff in opperation

Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,849 miles

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

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

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

hand brake stiff in opperation

Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,905 miles

front and rear indicators faded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,738 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 17 Jan 2013 96,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 93,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,865 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake discs lipped

O/S/F outer brake pad low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,230 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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RX05 ZCN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX05 ZCN, 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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RX05 ZCN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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