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SY05 TRZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,938 mi
Last recorded86,938 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 TRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 86,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed Engine MIL illuminated and major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Boot lid corroded/holed

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front fog lamp INOP

Offside and nearside front outer sills corroded/weakened but not with in a prescribed area

Offside rear tail light lens cracked

Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

Various suspension bushes perished

Wings corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 82,965 miles

Various suspension bushes perished

Various suspension components heavily corroded including rear subframe

Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine management light (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Various suspension bushes perished

Various suspension components heavily corroded including rear subframe

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,581 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 79,581 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,538 miles

n/s/f wheel arch & lower sill corroded

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 74,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s/f wheel arch & lower sill corroded

o/s/r light lense damaged

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint sleeve broken

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,400 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,400 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brake discs worn(borderline)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,511 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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SY05 TRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY05 TRZ, 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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SY05 TRZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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