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SK05 ZDJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 ZDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,716 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,405 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,716 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 52,124 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,650 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,684 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,000 miles

Both front brake discs are scoring and starting to pit.

Both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,000 miles

Both front brake discs are scoring and starting to pit.

Both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,539 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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SK05 ZDJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK05 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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SK05 ZDJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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