MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
due to plastic coverings under vehicle unable to check components properly
exhaust system coroded
front discs slightly worn
front pads wearing low
n/s/f shocker slightly damp
n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low
oil leak
rear discs scorred + slightly worn
slight judder at front brakes
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
due to plastic coverings under vehicle unable to check components properly
exhaust system coroded
front discs slightly worn
front pads wearing low
n/s/f shocker slightly damp
n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low
oil leak
rear discs scorred + slightly worn
slight judder at front brakes
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 ZHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VK05 ZHE, 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 VK05 ZHE registered?
VK05 ZHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.
Is VK05 ZHE safe to buy?
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