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SN05 ZVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,490 mi
Last recorded180,490 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 180,490 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 180,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded on inside surface,pads approx 90% worn

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 162,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 162,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

eml on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,563 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Sep 2016 149,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very close to cords/ply on outside edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very close to cords/ply on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very close to cords/ply on outside edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very close to cords/ply on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 135,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 135,048 miles

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,000 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

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

Slight leak at o/s front outer cv booot.

Slight noise and roughness at o/s rear wheel-bearing.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,463 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,097 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 64,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,211 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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SN05 ZVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 SN05 ZVC, 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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SN05 ZVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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