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VA05 ETZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,048 mi
Last recorded182,048 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 ETZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 182,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 180,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 171,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 171,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 160,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 160,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 133,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 107,864 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 97,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 97,004 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 85,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,874 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 63,292 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,812 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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VA05 ETZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA05 ETZ, 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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What year was VA05 ETZ registered?

VA05 ETZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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