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SY05 ZVT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,877 mi
Last recorded114,877 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 ZVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 114,877 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured rear x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion on sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 101,002 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion on sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,022 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,697 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,696 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,835 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2009 39,276 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 39,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 27,915 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 ZVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 SY05 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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